SPRINGSTEAD
ATHLETICS MISSION
The Springstead High School athletic
department will create and foster an environment that provides opportunities
for student-athletes to enrich their high school experience through
participation in athletics. All the while safeguarding their physical welfare
in an environment that promotes both high academic standards, competitiveness
at the county, district and state levels as well as the development of
leadership capabilities. We are dedicated to providing opportunities, which
will enhance the intellectual, physical, social, moral and cultural development
of the whole person. While conducting all activities with honesty and integrity
in accordance with the principles of good sportsmanship, ethical conduct and
the rules and regulations of the Hernando County School District and the FHSAA.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
- To conduct a program that achieves a high level of interest, school
pride and support from the student body, faculty, alumni, local community
and other segments of the community.
- To employ an athletic staff of integrity, knowledge, skills and
leadership qualities that enable programs of mental, moral, and physical
benefit to student-athletes.
- To provide student-athletes with adequate practice and competition
facilities and equipment as well as proper medical supervision.
- To provide student-athletes with support systems to promote academic
success, on-time graduation as well as academic and athletic advancement.
- To provide successful competitive athletic opportunities at the
county, district and state levels.
GOALS
OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
- To run a program that is in complete compliance with HCSD &
FHSAA rules and regulations.
- To support the educational success of student-athletes.
- To continue strengthening the relationship between the high school
and the local community
- To encourage alumni interest and support.
- To provide those student-athletes interested in advancing their
academic and athletic careers beyond high school, the resources and
guidance to do so.
- To enhance community within the general Springstead High School
student body, faculty and staff.
- To enhance participation within the Springstead High School student
body, faculty and staff.
- To coach the whole student-athlete, stressing the importance of
respect, teamwork, perseverance, character, integrity, hard work and
commitment.
- To encourage student-athletes to be leaders in the classroom, on
campus, on the field and in the community. Be “picker uppers, not passer
byers”.
- To provide information and exposure for all sports to the media.
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