RICHMOND SCHOOLS

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT 

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.”