Washington College
Athletic Department Philosophy Statement

The Washington College Athletic Department is committed to providing for all student-athletes a positive, challenging, competitive, and fair athletic experience that emphasizes the principles of personal integrity, sportsmanship, wellness, and fulfillment of each individual's potential. These aims are achieved through attention to three general areas in the administration of its programs: the role of athletics in the academic setting; the role of the coach and the department in the athlete's competitive experience; and the health and welfare of the student-athlete.

The Washington College Athletic Department is an NCAA Division III program, guided by the philosophy that athletics are an integral part of the overall educational experience of the student-athlete. The Department recognizes that participation in college athletics requires a significant commitment, but seeks to ensure a minimum of interference with the student-athlete's academic schedule.

Additionally, the Washington College athletic program promotes amateurism and participant-oriented events in which the best interest of the student-athlete is foremost. The Department places priority on programs that are in their traditional season of competition.

The Department is committed to providing an environment and resources that will allow teams and student-athletes to achieve success on a conference, regional, or national level. In that pursuit of excellence, however, the Department emphasizes sportsmanship and personal integrity and expects student-athletes, coaches, and other departmental personnel to act accordingly. As a department of an NCAA Division III member institution, the Athletic Department also monitors and corrects any non-compliance with the NCAA rules.

The Athletic Department is fully committed to the health and welfare of the student-athletes who participate on varsity athletic teams. To that end, the Department also seeks to provide a safe environment by providing qualified sports medicine personnel, high standard athletic training facilities, peer education, and a support network that addresses the athletic, academic and social concerns of student-athletes. The Department also promotes a positive relationship between student-athletes and their coaches.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, the Department is fully committed to the principles and practice of equal opportunity for men and women. In addition, the Department is dedicated to creating an environment that values cultural and gender diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

Washington College
Athletic Department Vision Statement

The Washington College Athletic Department seeks to become the premiere Division III athletic program in the country. We will accomplish this by offering our student-athletes the highest quality athletic experience available at any small college in the United States, providing fair and competitive opportunities. We will achieve that excellence by maintaining the highest quality facilities, coaching, and support for all of our athletic teams. Additionally, the Athletic Department will contribute significantly to Washington College in the areas of enrollment, retention, publicity, alumni relations, community relations, and fundraising.