Mattituck School District

PHILOSOPHY OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

            Interscholastic athletics in the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District is a component of the health and physical education program and therefore is an integral part of the districts total educational program.  Athletics should be a broadening experience in which harmony of mind-body functions is created through striving for physical and mental excellence.  This value-building experience should be offered to as many students as possible.  A well-coordinated program is vitally important to the morale of the school and our community.

            Everyone involved in the delivery of athletics possesses a unique opportunity to teach positive life skills and values.  Therefore, this educational experience demands highly qualified coaches.  Desire, dedication, and self-discipline need to be developed in order to ensure the commitment and personal sacrifice required by athletics.  Making such a commitment helps to nurture integrity, pride, loyalty, and overall character.  The final outcome is a better citizenry carrying these values throughout their life.

            It is the nature of athletic competition to strive for victory.  However, the number of victories is only one criterion when determining a season’s success.  Guiding the team to attain maximum potential is the ultimate goal.  To this end the coaching staff must teach student/athletes to prepare their minds and bodies in order to reach maximum potential, and then to be modest in victory and steadfast in defeat.