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Our Mission
ROCK ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION A comprehensive and balanced athletic program is an
essential complement to the basic program of instruction. The athletic
program is designed to provide opportunities for youth to further
develop interests and talents. Participation in athletics, while a
privilege and not a right, provides many students with a lifetime basis
for personal values, for work and leisure activities. Every effort
will be made to support the athletic program with the best facilities,
equipment and most qualified staff available. Insofar as possible.
Knowledge and skills gained in classes will be applied and developed
further through participation in the athletic program. Coaches will
also teach the specific skills necessary for improvement in athletics
and provide guidance in the development of self-realization, good
sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership, ethical behavior, artistic
sensitivity and an appreciation for the importance of practice. The ultimate goals of the athletic program are: 1. To realize the value of participation without over-emphasizing the importance of winning or excelling; and, 2. To develop and improve positive citizenship traits among the program's participants. For over 100 years Rock Island High School athletic programs have
been among the most successful in the state. We take great pride in
our successes and in our athletes. The philosophy of our athletic
department is that we enjoy winning and recognition as much as any
school; however, winning is not our primary objective. We use
athletics to encourage better academic performance. We believe in
"playing by the rules" and demand that our coaches and athletes adhere
to, support, and exceed the rules and standards established by the
Illinois High School Association, the National Federation of State High
School Associations, the Western Big 6 Conference and the Rock Island
High School Athletic Department. We firmly believe that athletic team membership builds character --
it teaches self-sacrifice, honesty, loyalty, hard work, dedication,
reliability, and responsibility. Each of these attributes will stay
with the student long after their athletic skills have faded. If we
graduate athletes who are good people of strong character, our mission has been accomplished regardless of the win/loss record.
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