Mount Saint Mary College Athletics

Athletics Department Mission Statement

The Department of Athletics and Recreation fulfills the Mount Saint Mary College mission by actively supporting the academic, physical and moral character development of Mount students.  The Department recruits women and men who value their role as students first.  Our effective recruiting and ongoing coaching and support ensures our student athletes and intramural participants are motivated towards self-improvement, develop strong leadership skills, respect and value personal and professional ethics, and embrace community service.

The Department of Athletics and Recreation aims to cultivate students’ physical and personal development, enrich academic learning and foster a sense of community on campus.  The intercollegiate program complements the overall quality of the educational experience by encouraging teamwork, discipline, social interaction and competitive excellence within the context of the College’s mission.  Our competitive Division III varsity athletic teams contribute to the quality of life on campus by providing recreational activities and serving as a source of institutional pride.  Intramurals create an atmosphere that encourages individuals to develop a lifelong learning pattern of positive recreational activity.

All of our work is carried out under the auspices of the NCAA Division III guidelines and philosophy that reads, “Colleges and universities in Division III place highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and on the successful completion of all students’ academic programs.  They seek to establish and maintain an environment in which a student athlete’s athletics activities are conducted as an integral part of the student athlete’s educational experience.  They also seek to establish and maintain an environment that values cultural diversity and gender equality among their student-athletes and athletics staff.” (Revised 1/10/95)

Vision Statement

In partnership with the NCAA Division III initiative we effectively “Discover, Develop, and Dedicate” student-athletes who are successful in the classroom, in the community, and in sports.