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¹û¶³ÊÓƵ Department of Athletics Mission Statement

In keeping with ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ Vision, ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ 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, ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ 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 ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ 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)

1. Recruitment - of quality student-athletes whose attributes fir with ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ Vision and Athletic Mission, enabling them to be successful both on the field and in the classroom.
2. Retention - through mentoring our student-athletes to find their niche at ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ to develop skills necessary to be successful in life after college athletics
3. 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.
4. Respect - for ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ teams, spectators, officials and competitors
5. Road to Victory - ¹û¶³ÊÓƵ aims for a level of athletic performance that will frequently produce winning seasons and the realistic opportunity to compete for team or individual championships.