IRVINGTON FOOTBALL

The missions of the Irvington Football Program are…

To develop and maintain the highest level of sportsmanship.

To develop proper attitudes towards winning and losing, success and failure.

To encourage and develop respect for fellow athletes whether they are teammates, members of other Irvington teams, or members of opposing teams.

To assure that the amount of time required for athletic participation does not interfere with academic success.

To develop proper attitudes toward individual health habits, appearance on and off the field, and citizenship in and out of school.

To encourage competition not only for the tangible rewards but also for the development of positive attitudes that make athletic competition valuable and worthwhile.

To orient all athletic staff members to abide by the rules, regulations, and officials' decisions that govern each sport.

To maintain the highest standard of ethics, recognize each participant as an individual who will conduct him/herself in a manner befitting his/her responsibilities, and develop the kind of rapport with the broader school community that will improve the total educational program.

To promote honesty, integrity, strength of character, care and confidence.

To maintain a program based on values of family, successful attitudes and team chemistry.

To encourage commitment to excellence, loyalty, selflessness, trust and humility.

To teach overcoming adversity, establishing priorities, goal setting and the value of diversity.

To strive to make the football experience educational, worthwhile and memorable: while enjoying the fun, camaraderie, teamwork, and friendship that come from playing this great game.

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