Merritt College Athletic Philosophy

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Merritt College Department of Athletics is to provide opportunities to student-athletes for physical, mental, social and emotional development through quality athletic programs.  This is accomplished through qualified, dedicated coaches and staff and excellent facilities.  Academic achievement is emphasized, supported and fostered by all department staff.  The department makes no distinctions based on race, religion, sex, or age and supports equity in athletics.

Vision:

Student-athletes should leave Merritt having learned the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, effort and dedication.  The goal of all employees in the department is to provide direction and assistance to the student-athlete so that the student-athlete achieves a developed path to the future whether it is further intercollegiate competition and education at a four year school or entry into the job market.

Values:

All employees of the athletics department are role models for our student-athletes.  When we act as a team, student-athletes follow suit.  When we exemplify the ideals of sportsmanship and express their importance, our student-athletes will follow suit.  When our department employees display their commitment and dedication to our programs, our student-athletes will follow suit. 

Our coaches emphasize hard work and determination to achieve athletic and educational goals.  Character is always a component of coaching and our student-athletes are encouraged to strive for greatness through poise, confidence, skill, team spirit, self-control, alertness, initiative, loyalty, cooperation and enthusiasm.

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