Flagler College Athletics

Mission Statement
The mission of the Flagler College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to operate a character-based athletics program that maintains nationally competitive teams in all sports, provides an outstanding athletics experience for all student-athletes, and adheres to the Core Covenants of accountability, integrity, professionalism, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
 
Vision Statement
The Flagler College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics provides an outstanding collegiate athletics experience for student-athletes, prepares student-athletes for successful careers beyond college, and is recognized as one of the top athletics programs in NCAA Division II. Through the recruitment and development of talented student-athletes, the provision of an excellent coaching and administrative staff, the implementation of a character-based athletics program, the strategic addition of selected sports offerings, the adequate funding of all sports programs, and the construction and maintenance of high-quality facilities, championship programs that consistently represent the institution in a positive fashion are built and maintained. Careful attention to marketing, promotions, game day operations and event atmosphere ensure a quality spectator experience at all Flagler College athletics events.
 
Core Covenants
 
Accountability

• We take correction as a compliment;
• We enthusiastically accept responsibility for fulfilling our duties in an exemplary manner;
• We are pleased to be held to high standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and results;
• We take personal responsibility for our actions and words;
• We embrace the reality that we are viewed as role models by our student-athletes and others.

Integrity

• We operate in compliance with the spirit and the letter of all NCAA, Peach Belt Conference, and Flagler College rules, regulations, and policies;
• We are honest and honorable in our interactions with teammates, opponents, colleagues, and the community;
• We do not allow the heat of competition, or any other perceived pressure, to cause us to compromise our standards or values.

Professionalism

• We communicate respectfully and appropriately in all circumstances;
• We exhibit a contagious enthusiasm for the institution and the department;
• We address and overcome problems and challenges as they arise, not permitting negativity (complaining, gossiping, etc.) to invade our workplace or our teams;
• We dress in an appropriate professional manner whenever representing Flagler College in an official capacity;
• We are always on time to meetings and any other professional obligations;
• We are responsible to administrative requests and directives, completing daily tasks in a timely manner;
• We welcome and assist visiting teams and their staff, ensuring all game-day needs are provided for.

Sportsmanship

• We are gracious in defeat and humble in victory;
• We treat officials with respect;
• We treat opposing coaches and student-athletes with respect. We do not engage in “trash talk”;
• We implement innovative methods to intentionally display such good sportsmanship that Flagler College teams are distinct from others;
• We do not interact with fans (home or opposing) during competition or in a negative manner at any time;
• We give 100% effort 100% of the time;
• We do not bend the rules or engage in gamesmanship to gain competitive advantages.

Teamwork

• We are supportive of our teammates (Athletics staff) personally and professionally;
• We are willing to make sacrifices for the betterment of the team;
• We embrace and exhibit a cooperative, collaborative attitude;
• We work together to accomplish goals.