Philosophy

Athletics play an integral role in providing a student with a comprehensive and well-balanced education.  The specific lessons and values obtained through participation in athletics augment the solid foundation that students acquire daily within their classrooms.  The athletic department fosters and promotes such values as sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, self-discipline and the sacrifice of one's personal gain for that of a team.  These values along with an active understanding of how to deal with success and persevere through adversity are lessons one can carry for a lifetime.  It is truly the amount and quality of effort, teamwork and sportsmanship that an individual or team displays during competition that determines athletic success.

Goals

• To encourage the value and enjoyment of participating and striving for excellence. 
• To provide athletes an opportunity for physical and psychological development in a wholesome and competitive program.
• To develop and improve citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and teamwork.
• To realize that these young men and women are both students and athletes.  The athletic program must always be kept in balance with academic goals.

Objectives

• To develop programs that will encourage broad participation, enhance school spirit and generate a feeling of unity among the student body, faculty and community.
• To strive for program excellence that will produce competitive teams.
• To provide opportunities for student-athletes to develop their confidence, self-image and leadership skills.
• To instill a desire to succeed and excel.
• To help students realize the rewards of hard work, practice and sacrifice.
• To develop self-discipline and emotional maturity in learning to make choices under competitive pressure.
• To promote the value and importance to teamwork, good sportsmanship, loyalty, and a sense of fair play.