Program Philosophy:
Any extra-curricular activity, including athletics is a privilege not an entitlement. By choosing to become a member of this team you will be held to a higher standard than your friends that do not participate in sports. You will have to make difficult decisions and sacrifices that they do not have to make. One of the best coaches to ever take up a whistle, legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, once said “Goals achieved with little effort are seldom worthwhile or lasting.” The wrestling program is built upon three basic principles: Character, Conviction, and Community.
Who are you when nobody is watching? Character is defined as an engraved mark, an imprint on the soul, and having dominion over individual impulses and desires. Integrity, trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility are ways of displaying character. Character cannot be forced upon an individual.
Judgment, discernment, and choice are individual decisions. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Character is who you really are; reputation is what you are perceived to be. Earn the right to be proud and confident. Recognize that big things are accomplished through perfection of minor details. Understand the best way to improve as a team is to improve yourself.
The right to lead carries with it responsibility, a legitimate requirement duty or obligation to do something. And it is hard to imagine effective leadership without showing that you are firmly convinced of something – namely conviction. You must believe in the mission of the team if you want people to engage in pursuit of the same goal. Only through each example can each individual influence, motivate, and inspire others.
Team members are expected to be committed to a set of ideals something greater than self. To be a good team member you must act and at times sacrifice for the greater good. Believe in the program, it has worked for others before you and will continue to serve others long after you graduate. Be more concerned with finding the best way, not having your way.
Ask any veteran or retired athlete what they miss most, and they will tell you, being in fellowship with their team. Being in community means you are part of a readily available, mutually supportive network of relationships upon which you can depend. With membership comes responsibility. Happiness begins where selfishness ends. You are not asked to like one another but you are required to love one another.
Appreciate your differences and celebrate what each person brings to the team. Much can be accomplished through great teamwork when no one is concerned about getting credit. You must never be complacent or take those that came before you for granted.
Any extra-curricular activity, including athletics is a privilege not an entitlement. By choosing to become a member of this team you will be held to a higher standard than your friends that do not participate in sports. You will have to make difficult decisions and sacrifices that they do not have to make. One of the best coaches to ever take up a whistle, legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, once said “Goals achieved with little effort are seldom worthwhile or lasting.” The wrestling program is built upon three basic principles: Character, Conviction, and Community.
Who are you when nobody is watching? Character is defined as an engraved mark, an imprint on the soul, and having dominion over individual impulses and desires. Integrity, trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility are ways of displaying character. Character cannot be forced upon an individual.
Judgment, discernment, and choice are individual decisions. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Character is who you really are; reputation is what you are perceived to be. Earn the right to be proud and confident. Recognize that big things are accomplished through perfection of minor details. Understand the best way to improve as a team is to improve yourself.
The right to lead carries with it responsibility, a legitimate requirement duty or obligation to do something. And it is hard to imagine effective leadership without showing that you are firmly convinced of something – namely conviction. You must believe in the mission of the team if you want people to engage in pursuit of the same goal. Only through each example can each individual influence, motivate, and inspire others.
Team members are expected to be committed to a set of ideals something greater than self. To be a good team member you must act and at times sacrifice for the greater good. Believe in the program, it has worked for others before you and will continue to serve others long after you graduate. Be more concerned with finding the best way, not having your way.
Ask any veteran or retired athlete what they miss most, and they will tell you, being in fellowship with their team. Being in community means you are part of a readily available, mutually supportive network of relationships upon which you can depend. With membership comes responsibility. Happiness begins where selfishness ends. You are not asked to like one another but you are required to love one another.
Appreciate your differences and celebrate what each person brings to the team. Much can be accomplished through great teamwork when no one is concerned about getting credit. You must never be complacent or take those that came before you for granted.
