Vision, Mission & Philosophy

Athletic Vision

ɫ��ɫ Athletics will be a State-Recognized Program of Consistent Championship Caliber Teams, Graduating Superior Athletes, Role Models, and Future Leaders.

Athletics Mission

Consistent with the ɫ��ɫ’s Mission, the Athletic Department will provide our student-athletes the opportunity to participate in a quality interscholastic athletics experience that allows them to grow athletically and academically, and serve as an integral component of their total educational experience at ɫ��ɫ. Additionally, the Athletic Department will operate the Athletics program and manage its resources in a manner having the most beneficial impact on the student-athletes, coaches, staff, and community within the parameters set by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.

Guiding Principles

VISIONARY LEADERSHIP GUIDES OUR TEAM:

To provide departmental leadership that is visionary, decisive, motivating and participatory

OUR COACHES WILL BE THE BEST:

To develop and maintain a highly competitive and sound athletics program – reaching a standard of excellence in athletics consistent with the mission of the school district

CHARACTER IS BUILT AND PRACTICED HERE:

To promote character development, leadership qualities, sportsmanship and academic excellence in our student-athletes

INTEGRITY IS NEVER COMPROMISED:

To employ coaches and staff members who exhibit and promote high standards of integrity and ethical behavior, including good sportsmanship and a desire to assist student-athletes in reaching their academic and athletic potential
To comply with and follow the principles and ideals of operating an athletic program consistent with the letter and spirit of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association rules and regulations;

COMMUNITY PRIDE AND FELLOWSHIP IS PARAMOUNT:

To enhance the sense of camaraderie and pride in individuals within the school district – community including: students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IS IMPORTANT:

To maintain fiscal and operational integrity by balancing budgets and carrying out sound management practices
To ensure each program functions responsibly and with accountability in all its initiatives, events and operations

EXCEPTIONAL FACILITIES ARE NECESSARY FOR OUR VISION:

To pursue the development, construction, and maintenance of facilities that are functional, aesthetically consistent with other district facilities, safe and comfortable for student-athlete participants, staff, spectators and community users

WE WILL ADVANCE THE EDUCATIONAL & ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR PARTICIPANTS TO THE NEXT LEVEL:

To utilize the modes of electronic media and technology to enhance student-athlete and program exposure – locally, regionally, nationally

THERE IS NO “I” IN TEAM:

To understand the value of teamwork and acknowledge the respect and commitment to each other. . . to understand the importance of timely, complete and accurate communication

THE HEALTH OF PARTICIPANTS IS NEVER COMPROMISED:

To provide a safe, hospitable and enjoyable environment for guests and patrons of events and other activities
To promote the health, safety and well-being of each participant – regardless of program, level, gender or athletic ability