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History/Traditions
Mission Statement
From its founding in 1891, Stanford University's leaders have believed that physical activity is valuable for
its own sake and that vigorous exercise is complementary to the educational purposes of the university. Within this context for
human development, it is the mission of Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation to offer a wide
range of high quality programs which will encourage and facilitate all participants to realize opportunities for championship
athletic participation, physical fitness, health and well being.
Principles That Guide Us
We Will Teach
- By encouraging our student-athletes to capture all the joy, power and extraordinary personal growth that comes to those who compete and support athletic excellence.
- By hiring and retaining the best coaches and staff members available and arming them with the tools to achieve at the highest level.
- By fostering and nurturing a coaching, physical education and recreation staff that is committed to teaching with integrity
and ambition and that performs in a manner which is consistent with the academic priorities of Stanford University.
- By recognizing the need to work as a team while valuing each individual's unique characteristics and abilities.
- By committing ourselves to the personal development and well being of our student-athletes and staff. Those who
participate at all levels will learn the benefits of teamwork, discipline, goal setting, physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, character
development, self confidence, sportsmanship, and an appreciation for lifelong learning.
We Will Lead
- By being the model of success, of universal opportunity, and of unwavering commitment to the ideal of the scholar-athlete.
- By operating with integrity as we follow the spirit and the letter of each rule. Integrity will be displayed in our policies, performances and programs.
- By continuing our long history of conference and national prominence through a commitment to cutting edge involvement in athletic issues.
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