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Department of Athletics
Saint Francis University

The athletics program at Saint Francis University is an integral part of the University and the Student Development Division.  The mission statements of the University and the Division both represent the Athletic Department.  The Athletic Department provides an athletic program which includes intercollegiate, intramural and recreational sports for men and women in the Saint Francis Community.

The athletics program operates in an environment where the guiding principles are those of Franciscan Higher Education.  Participants in athletics are expected to maintain a balance between their academic pursuits and their athletic activities.

The Department offers a broad range of athletic opportunities that are responsive to the needs, interests and skills of the male and female students at Saint Francis.  The uniqueness of the individual is recognized as well as the value of teamwork in an athletic setting.  The Department appreciates and recognizes the value of the diversity of the students and staff while creating a program where all can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually.

The Athletic Department strives for excellence in competition while promoting the principles of good sportsmanship and ethical conduct while enhancing the academic and athletic integrity of the Department of Athletics and Saint Francis University.  In addition, all activities and learning opportunities must be conducted with the focus on the physical and emotional welfare of the student athletes.

The conduct of Department staff, coaches and student athletes shall always be within the spirit and intent of all applicable rules of the NCAA, Northeast Conference, The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (Men’s Volleyball) and Saint Francis University.