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Mission Statement of Russell Sage College Department of Athletics



The Russell Sage College Athletics program will strive for the premier levels of competition for its student-athletes, including the highest elements of sportsmanship, ethics, recognition, leadership, growth, development, success, pride and dignity.

Therefore we will provide:

  • A level playing field for our student-athletes so that they are successful in competition. We will promote the highest levels of sports competition.
  • Opportunities to foster and cultivate pride among teammates, other student-athletes, athletic coaches and athletic staff.
  • Opportunities to educate student-athletes, coaches and athletic staff on the highest levels of athletic ethics and sportsmanship.
  • Opportunities to teach and develop leadership among student-athletes, coaches and athletic staff.
  • Opportunities for growth and development of individual student-athletes, teams, coaches and athletic staff.