Radford University Athletics
Mission Statement

The mission of the Radford University Intercollegiate Athletic Program is to provide an environment in which student athletes may build character and strive for the highest ideals in life through education and participation in intercollegiate athletics.

Central to this mission are the following core principles:

· Intercollegiate athletic participation is an integral part of the educational mission of the University and athletic competition is offered to enhance the total development of the student.

· Through the Intercollegiate Athletic Program, the University endeavors to provide students athletes with proper direction and motivation to help them grow academically, athletically, morally and socially.

· Radford University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program supports equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and staff, including women and minorities and is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that values cultural diversity.

· The University strives for excellence in all athletic programs within the boundaries of integrity and honesty, and adheres to the principles of fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined by the NCAA.

· The Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Radford University endeavors to maintain a strong and competitive NCAA Division I Program in all sponsored sports. Intercollegiate athletic competition aims not only to enhance the total development of the student athlete, but also to benefit and enhance spirit and school pride among the entire student body, the University, the surrounding community, and the Commonwealth.

· Radford University’s Intercollegiate Athletic Program embraces the NCAA’s principle of sportsmanship and ethical conduct through promoting the characteristics of courtesy, fairness, and respect.