University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Alumni Focus - Lousaka Polite, Football (B.S. 2003)
2/12/2018 3:11:00 PM | Life Skills
Each month, The Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program focuses on the career and professional development of a former University of Pittsburgh student-athlete. In the third edition of the 2017-2018 academic year, former Pitt Football student-athlete and current Assistant Athletic Director of Varsity Letter Club and Mentoring at the University of Pittsburgh. Lousaka Polite (B.S. 2003), shares his thoughts and insights regarding his career and professional development.
What is your current occupation? What do you like most about your job?
I currently work for the University of Pittsburgh in the Life Skills Department. I will be one of the people overseeing our Varsity Letter Club. What I love most about my job is that I have the ability to impact the lives of a number of people.
How did your experience as a Pitt student-athlete help in your career and professional development?
My experience at Pitt gave me the opportunity to find myself and learn about my strengths as well as areas of improvement. Because of that, I was able to discover what I truly enjoy doing.
Who had the biggest positive impact on your career and professional development while you were a student-athlete at Pitt? Why were they so impactful?
Chris Lasala from football had a huge impact on my career and professional development as a student-athlete because I always knew that I could rely on him and call him for anything. College and young adulthood is a crucial phase in life. In this phase, you need to have someone that you can lean of for advice and other resources as you're looking to find yourself.
What advice do you have for current University of Pittsburgh student-athletes regarding their career and professional development?
Take full advantage of all of the resources that have been developed for our student athletes.
Do you have any final thoughts/comments that you would like to share?
My time at The University of Pittsburgh has been an unforgettable experience and for that I have decided to return back home where I can make a difference in a young student-athlete's life!
What is your current occupation? What do you like most about your job?
I currently work for the University of Pittsburgh in the Life Skills Department. I will be one of the people overseeing our Varsity Letter Club. What I love most about my job is that I have the ability to impact the lives of a number of people.
How did your experience as a Pitt student-athlete help in your career and professional development?
My experience at Pitt gave me the opportunity to find myself and learn about my strengths as well as areas of improvement. Because of that, I was able to discover what I truly enjoy doing.
Who had the biggest positive impact on your career and professional development while you were a student-athlete at Pitt? Why were they so impactful?
Chris Lasala from football had a huge impact on my career and professional development as a student-athlete because I always knew that I could rely on him and call him for anything. College and young adulthood is a crucial phase in life. In this phase, you need to have someone that you can lean of for advice and other resources as you're looking to find yourself.
What advice do you have for current University of Pittsburgh student-athletes regarding their career and professional development?
Take full advantage of all of the resources that have been developed for our student athletes.
Do you have any final thoughts/comments that you would like to share?
My time at The University of Pittsburgh has been an unforgettable experience and for that I have decided to return back home where I can make a difference in a young student-athlete's life!
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