MISSION STATEMENT

To provide each athlete the opportunity to reach his or her full potential by both developing athletic strength, speed, and endurance and fostering high self-esteem, self-worth, personal accountability, self-discipline, goal setting, and goal achievement. SDE seeks to develop complete individuals who learn not only the fundamentals of athletic training but also, with the support of its athletes' families, the importance of education in an atmosphere conducive to developing good character.

OBJECTIVES

• To encourage positive mental attitudes and mutual respect for
other athletes

• To ensure access to training facilities and equipment

• To create and maintain an enjoyable and productive training
environment

• To foster stronger minds and bodies

• To encourage athletes to learn, train, and compete at their
highest level of achievement

• To maximize opportunities for athletes to participate in a quality
program with special attention paid to their educational growth
and physical welfare

• To maximize opportunities for athletes to acquire positive values
from their competitive experience and life skills enrichment
program which will enhance their preparation for a productive life

• To attain personal and team goals

• To encourage the motivation and commitment necessary for academic
success

• To foster the highest standards of ethical conduct, fair
sportsmanship, and fair play

• To secure funds from all sources to assist in funding the program


PHILOSOPHY

SDE is concerned with guiding and directing athletes toward maximum development of their talents and abilities. The program strives to instill in young athletes an understanding of and appreciation for said concepts as these ideas relate to their success in training, in competition, and throughout their lives. SDE endeavors to teach, train, and motivate young people to achieve their ultimate potential in the belief that the experience will prove valuable to them as they mature. It is the club's highest belief that the process of achieving is as important as realizing the achievement itself. We, at SDE Track Club, are committed to excellence and dedicated to developing "Champions" for life.