RICHMOND SCHOOLS
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
It has been
well established that an athletic program with strong values and
principles can be an integral and valuable part of the total educational
program. The Richmond School
District supports athletics that demonstrates cooperative learning among
coaches and students; participation, which displays respect towards one’s self and
others, behavior by staff and students that reflects positive
representation for our schools and community.
Placing
demands on our student/athletes to assist them in becoming all around
individuals who do their best not only as athletes, but more importantly
as responsible and respectful citizens and students who place a high
priority on academics.
Teaching
student/athletes the importance of making a commitment, time management,
loyalty and team play over individual glory is paramount for their
growth as individuals who will forever be working in team situations
throughout their lives.
These goals
that incorporate our mission cannot take place without the support of
coaches, parents, and staff members working with our student/athletes in
a collaborate effort. However,
when there is a true partnership of working together on these goals, our
students will benefit as they grow into the individuals we want them to
become and our athletic programs will reflect the respect we want them
to achieve. Athletics is not
about
“winning” it is about
developing winners in the biggest game of all
–
“Life.”
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