LEAP is the Leaders in Exercise and Athletics Program at St. James Catholic School in Guelph which focusses on high performance athlete development and leadership training through their 4 years in high school.

Our program focuses on character development, the development of leadership skills, athletic performance and fitness, and educational and career pathways for our students. It is a combination of high performance development through partnerships and leadership and service initiatives.

In addition, the LEAP program focusses on Outreach Activities with community and business partners to promote access to athletic activites and develop skill levels of youth in our school and city community.

The LEAP program at St. James features:

Year 1 - High Performance Training Course

Year 2 - High Performance Training Course

Year 3- Performance Training and Sport Mentorship Dual Credit * Paid Coop * Leadership Certifications

Year 4- Sport Leadership Psychology Course * Post Secondary Portfolio Development * Leadership Certifications