Philosophy of Lake Shore Athletics
Athletic Goals & Ethics
An integral extension of the Lake Shore educational experience.
The Pursuit of Excellence
Interscholastic athletics are a voluntary extension of the physical education program, intended to provide an outlet for students whose development fits them for strenuous sports. We focus on the development of our youth with particular emphasis on health, fitness, character, and physical skills.
Academic Priority
Athletes are encouraged to maintain their best possible grades. Coaches cooperate by providing time for help classes and study.
Respect & Integrity
Our program is highlighted by a strict respect for authority, personal integrity, and a sense of fairness.
Department Goals
- Train in citizenship, responsibility, and loyalty.
- Provide worthy use of leisure time.
- Impart lifelong habits of health and fitness.
- Teach skills and attitudes with carryover value.
- Promote mutual friendship and respect.
- Develop a common pride in school and community.
- Provide an outlet for traditional American competition.
Program Standards
- Be a coordinated part of secondary education.
- Justify use of district funds for educational benefits.
- Maintain the spirit of amateurism.
- Offer a wide variety of sports every season.
- Monitor and limit commercialism.
- Foster sportsmanship for participants and spectators.
- Engender respect for local, state, and national rules.
New York State Code of Ethics
- Emphasize proper ideals of sportsmanship.
- Eliminate possibilities that destroy game values.
- Show cordial courtesy to visiting teams and officials.
- Respect the integrity and judgment of officials.
- Achieve thorough understanding of game rules.
- Encourage leadership and good judgment in players.
- Promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Stress the values derived from playing fairly.
"Remember that an athletic contest is only a game, not a matter of life and death for a player, coach, official, fan, or community."