Spalding University Athletics

Spalding University Athletics Philosophical Foundations

Spalding Athletics Mission Statement 
To positively transform the lives of our student-athletes by meeting the needs of the times through a student-first focused department grounded in our core values of resilience, integrity, service and education. 

Vision Statement
Our vision is to build a nationally recognized comprehensive athletics program. The pursuit of our vision will be grounded on the foundation of Spalding’s mission to compassionately serve others. In addition, we will drive our vision through education and competition to provide a stimulating student-centered environment that prepares student-athletes for successful careers, responsible citizenship, and life-long learning. Through our efforts we will provide an athletic program that becomes a source of pride and connective rallying point for our campus and community. 

1-3-1 Philosophy 

It is expected of our programs at Spalding to be the number-one team and department in our conference, each team to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and for our department to function as ONE TEAM. 

Core Values - R.I.S.E. 
Resilience - We will overcome adversities, failures and obstacles understanding that they are natural occurrences in our journey to excellence.  

Integrity - We will do the right thing, even in the face of adversity. 

Service - We continue to follow the mission of the sisters of charity of Nazareth to meet the needs of the time. We will collaborate among our teams, on our campus and in our community to serve one another and those in need.  

Education - Through competition and student-centered programming, athletics will act as an extension of the classroom providing a broad-based education with the development of multi-disciplinary life skills.