Goals of the Athletic Department

• To foster academic and athletic achievement in students by emphasizing the importance of sacrifice, self-discipline, and dedication to achieving goals
• To develop in student-athletes the desire to continually improve through practice and the development of a strong work ethic
• To provide student-athletes the opportunity to demonstrate good sportsmanship and respect for others as a means of learning good citizenship
• To develop in student-athletes emotional control, dependability, and respect for rules, property, and authority
• To provide student-athletes the opportunity to work as a team member in order to achieve a goal and, in the process, learn the importance of cooperation and teamwork
• To foster in student-athletes a sense of self-worth and self-confidence
• To provide student-athletes with experiences that require problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills
• To provide student-athletes the opportunity to participate in activities with others whose background and experiences may differ from their own
• To provide student-athletes the opportunity to pursue lifelong physical fitness, conditioning, and better health habits
• To develop in student-athletes a sense of team loyalty, community, awareness, and overall school spirit
• To develop within our entire community a sense of pride, loyalty, and mutual support
• To encourage student-athletes to achieve academic success and keep athleticism in proper perspective
• To provide student-athletes the opportunity to develop loyalty, friendship, and increase social growth
• To teach student-athletes the fundamental skills of various sports and to continually improve upon them
• To provide a safe and healthy environment free from performance-enhancing and other body-altering substances