PURPOSE

The purpose of the Mechanicsburg Area School District Athletic Program is to provide students with interscholastic athletic opportunities that will:

• Enrich the education experience

• Develop self-confidence and accountability.

• Enhance athletic abilities.

• Foster healthy competition and sportsmanship.

• Build unity and pride among our students, staff, and community.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• We believe interscholastic athletics are an integral part of our schools total education program and an extension of our district mission that enhances pride in self, team and school

• We believe interscholastic athletics are invaluable way to teach: teamwork, sportsmanship, work ethic, and the value of competition. Interscholastic activities can also boost self-confidence, health, happiness and a sense of belonging

• We believe participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege that enhances education

• We believe we should strive to maintain quality staff, facilities, and resources

• We believe our interscholastic athletic program contributes to and enhances the environment and climate of our schools and the community we serve

• We believe our youth organizations and recreation department within our community are partners in developing our athletic programs

• We believe all persons involved in interscholastic athletics are expected to be positive role models

• We believe booster clubs are to support and work collaboratively with the school district and sports teams to best serve our student-athletes and coaches

• We believe our coaches should continue professional development throughout their coaching career

• We believe effective communication promotes knowledge, understanding and collaboration

• We believe in encouraging multi-sport, multi-activity participation, to provide the best opportunity for individuals to discover and enhance their gifts

• We believe student-athletes should be supported in their effort to play athletics collegiately if they so desire