It is the goal of the administration and coaching staff to provide our student-athletes with a meaningful, challenging, and positive learning experience. We believe that participation in the interscholastic athletic program is a worthwhile experience that all students should be given the opportunity to voluntarily pursue. The East Williston Union Free School District affirms the right of every student to participate in the interscholastic athletic program without regard to gender, race or religion. We support the regulations and spirit of Title IX legislation and do not limit one gender in the enjoyment of any right, privilege, advantage, or opportunity. Since the interscholastic athletic program is a philosophical extension of the physical education program, the goals and objectives of athletics should be supportive of and consistent with the goals and objectives of the total educational program. When conducted under the leadership of educationally oriented administrators and coaches, we believe that participation in athletics can make a positive contribution to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of our student-athletes.
Although the explicit goal of all competitive sports is to win within the rules, that is, by no means, the only measure of success. The total development of the individual student-athlete is of considerably greater importance. Success, in athletics, occurs when athletes are allowed to develop their abilities to the fullest and they become all they are capable of being. In carrying out its mission, the Athletic Department will expect students to conform to minimum standards of conduct and demonstrate a degree of self-discipline and self-sacrifice for the attainment of team goals. Athletes will also be expected to demonstrate respect for the dignity and rights of others, good sportsmanship, and respect for authority. We value:
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COMMITMENT
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INTEGRITY
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LOYALTY
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RESPECT
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TEAMWORK
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GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
