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The Scoop from Athletics: Mr. Gregory Dennis

02/01/08

The Summit Country Day School Athletic Philosophy

Interscholastic athletic activities are considered to be an integral part of the school’s educational program. A variety of experiences should be provided so as to aid the student athlete’s mental, physical, social and emotional development. Development of favorable habits and attitudes will better prepare the student athlete for adult life in a democratic society. Promoting involvement in the interscholastic athletic program at all levels of participation instills pride, reinforces a sound value structure, and enhances the individual’s self-image of the school district and community.

The Summit Country Day School Athletic Goal and Objectives

The goal is that the student athlete will become a more effective citizen in a democratic society. The student athlete will learn teamwork. To work with others in a democratic society, a person must develop self-discipline, have respect for authority and the spirit of hard work and sacrifice. Athletics must place the team and its objectives higher than personal desires. They are:

1. To Be Successful: Our society is very competitive. We do not always win, but we succeed when we continually strive to do so. You can learn to accept defeat only by striving to win with earnest dedication. Develop a desire to excel.

2. To Show Sportsmanship: Accept success and defeat like a true sportsman. Know we have done our best. We must learn to treat others, as we would have others treat us. We need to develop desirable social traits including emotional control, honesty, cooperation and dependability.

3. To Improve As An Individual: Continual improvement is essential to good citizenship. As an athlete, you must establish a goal and you must constantly try to reach that goal. Try to better yourself in the skills involved and in those characteristics set forth as being desirable.

4. To Enjoy Athletic Participation: It is necessary to acknowledge all of the personal rewards we derive from athletics and to give sufficiently of ourselves in order to preserve and improve the program.

5. To Develop Desirable Personal Health Habits: To be an active, contributing citizen, it is important to obtain a high degree of physical fitness through exercise and good health habits. Doing this will nurture a desire to maintain a higher than average level of physical fitness after formal competition has been completed.