Fredonia State Athletics
Mission Statement
Philosophy and Objectives
The program of intercollegiate athletics at SUNY Fredonia is organized and conducted as an integral part of the educational program of the institution. The athletic program is also related to the "physical education" and "sport" component of the institution's program of study providing opportunities for the highly‑skilled student to participate with others of similar interests, abilities, and needs.
The administration, leadership, and supervision involved in athletics are comparable to those of other phases of the institution's educational services and programs. The coaches in the intercollegiate sports program should preferably be regularly‑employed faculty members of the University. Qualified, part‑time coaches, outside of the University are sought when there are no qualified, full‑time staff members in either the department or the University itself.
There shall be no attempt to classify intercollegiate sports as minor or major. It is the belief of the department and of the institution that all sports should be classified as significant. The criteria should be the interests and needs of the students and the university community and not merely the extent of the spectator appeal.
Mission Statement of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program
The Fredonia State Department of Athletics strives to provide opportunities for members of the student body to participate in a competitive athletic program that encourages the development of sportsmanship and positive societal values. Within the limitations of its resources, the Department will furnish a safe, challenging and supportive environment in which every participant has an opportunity to develop his/her talents to the best of his/her ability. While team performance may be of great interest to members of the surrounding communities, the impact of competition on the student/participant will be of paramount importance in any decision regarding scheduling, travel, safety, etc.
SUNY Fredonia
...is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment, which provides student‑athletes with an opportunity to achieve individual and team goals, as well as educational and moral values.
...is committed to offering quality, competitive athletic experiences to student‑athletes, which promotes pride and spirit throughout the University and community.
...is committed to recruiting and retaining quality, well‑motivated student‑athletes and coaches who support the University's mission of holding student success as its highest priority.
Objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program are:
1. To provide a form of student educational activity which is an accepted part of collegiate life.
2. To provide an athletic program which demonstrates the positive values of good physical condition, learned skills, and sportsmanship acquired by the participants
3. To provide as broad a program of intercollegiate sports as is feasible in light of available resources (time, money, staff, facilities, equipment, supplies, etc.).
4. To provide a vehicle which is a recognized builder of morale among university students, staff, faculty, administration, alumni, and community.
5. To create among the total college community an increased loyalty to the institution and interest in the goals and objectives of the college community.
6. To create an atmosphere of pride, enjoyment, and satisfaction surrounding intercollegiate athletic activities
Basic Principles of the Intercollegiate Athletic Program
1. The athletic program shall be managed and organized in accordance with the best principles of athletic administration and objectives of the University.
2. Participants on all athletic teams shall be bona fide, full‑time enrolled students of the institution, making normal progress towards a degree.
3. All professional personnel involved in administering and supervising intercollegiate athletic activities shall be, whenever possible, full‑time employed members of the University. In instances where this is not the case, the University will make every effort to find qualified, part‑time personnel.
4. Intercollegiate athletic practices shall at all times be consistent with sound principles of education and in keeping with the spirit and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC), The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and other appropriate affiliated organizations.
5. The athletic program shall strive for excellence in the same manner and to the same extent as all facets of the University.