L.V. STOCKARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

ATHLETICS

PHILOSOPHY

ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY
The L.V. Stockard Middle School athletic program is an extension of the overall educational program. Its purpose is to provide educational experiences that will assist middle school youth to acquire knowledge, skill and emotional control that will contribute to the highest type of citizenship. We attempt to instill in our students to be courteous in winning and gracious in defeat.

Athletics should function as an integral part of the total curriculum. It should offer opportunities to serve the institution, to assist in the development of positive relationships and good will, to promote self-realization, and all-around growth and good citizenship qualities. The athletic experience fosters those attributes of good citizenship such as a sense of fair play, respect for others, proper attitudes, high ideals and self-discipline.

ATHLETIC VISION STATEMENT
The L.V. Stockard Middle School athletic program will be a collaborative effort of parents, students and staff to prevent failure and ensure athletic success for each student participant.

ATHLETIC MISSION STATEMENT
The goal of the L.V. Stockard Middle School athletic program is to produce unique teams, with coaches and athletes who reflect principles of integrity, hard work, dedication and excellence. Our philosophy of placing athletes first and winning second is designed to help young men and women learn that striving for victory should only be done in an atmosphere of fair play and good sportsmanship.