Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Department of Athletics Mission Statement
In keeping with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Vision, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Athletics will promote and enhance personal growth and development of the scholar athlete, recognizing that student-athletes are first and foremost students pursing academic excellence. In view of the health and educational value of athletics, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» has created opportunities for participation in varsity athletics, club sport, intramurals, and individual exercise and recreation, which emphasizes cultural diversity, gender equity and physical and mental well-being for all in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community. The athletic department expects coaches, staff members and student-athletes to uphold values of citizenship, service and good conduct, representing both themselves and the college.
Department of Athletic Objectives (The 5 R's)
- Recruitment - of quality student-athletes whose attributes fir with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Vision and Athletic Mission, enabling them to be successful both on the field and in the classroom.
- Retention - through mentoring our student-athletes to find their niche at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» to develop skills necessary to be successful in life after college athletics
- Rally - create a team atmosphere in our individual teams and as an athletic department that encourages campus and community spirit with fair play, good sportsmanship and ethical conduct of its student-athletes and athletic staff.
- Respect - for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» teams, spectators, officials and competitors
- Road to Victory - Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» aims for a level of athletic performance that will frequently produce winning seasons and the realistic opportunity to compete for team or individual championships.