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Mission

The athletic department at Holy Cross College endorses and supports the college's mission to "transform lives" by developing students in mind, body and spirit. The athletic department strives for excellence in its programs and focuses on athletic success, while encouraging academic achievement, spiritual maturity, and social growth. To achieve its mission the athletic department:
  • Expects athletes to strive for victory, while adhering to a proper sense of fair play.
  • Is an integral part of the total Holy Cross College experience involving students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
  • Promotes the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition of the college, not only in the arena of competition, but in the lives of each student athlete.
  • Encourages teamwork, respect for authority, adherence to the college's standards of conduct and the dedication and commitment needed to compete successfully at the collegiate level.
  • Expects coaches to develop and lead successful programs while they model the standards of Christian living.