Higher Education- No goal of ours exceeds the mandate to educate and graduate the student-athlete. At all times, the Departments are dedicated to being con-sistent with the educational purposes of the University.
Amateur Sportsmanship- Amateur sportsmanship is a call to honesty, integrity, commitment, and hard work. Participation in amateur sports provides the student-athlete with opportunities to experience and develop life skills in such areas as leadership, teamwork, discipline, goal-setting, respect for self, and respect for
others.
Rules and Regulations- We are dedicated to enforcing the strictest adherence to the rules and regulations of the NCAA and the Southwestern Athletic Conference by our student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
Pursuit of Excellence- Intercollegiate athletics, with its emphasis on excellence at all levels of play, provides opportunities for undergraduates both to understand the rewards that come from dedication to a larger purpose and to develop personal, physical, and intellectual skills.
Equal Opportunity - No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under, any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the Athletics Departments on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability.
Citizenship-
We believe that the values of citizenship are realized through sportsmanship and ethical play in athletics. We are committed to teaching our student-athletes essential skills that will provide for a lifetime of contributions to their community, state, and nation, and to the world as a whole.
Health and Safety-
The health and safety of our student-athletes is paramount to the success of the program. Department specialists will collect, develop, and incorporate into Department operations pertinent information regarding desirable training methods, prevention and treatment of sports injuries, utilization of sound safety measures, and drug-education and drug-testing.
