Mission Statement or Coaching Philosophy Statement

I don't use it, but have always liked "To be one of the top programs in the state of ______________."

RIO LINDA HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHT FOOTBALL
CIF SJS Division III Champions 2004
CVC Champions 1997, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2013


MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to ensure an environment that provides every student-athlete with the opportunity to learn skills necessary to become a responsible, productive citizen. Football will be an integral part of the educational experience as it has the capability, more than any other sport, to teach the values that this country holds dear.

Rio Linda Knights will be:

Responsible Citizens who:
• Demonstrate self-respect and respect for others.
• Accept consequences for their actions.
• Understand the importance of being present and on time.
• Understand that hard work and hustle does not guarantee success but greatly increases the chances for success and that lack of a work ethic will doom a person to failure.
• Exhibit humility.
• Understand that not everyone can be the star and some can’t even be a starter but everyone can be a teammate.
• Take advantage of the opportunities when they come.
• Understand the importance of working together as a team and relying on others.
• Understand the most important lesson in life is how to recover from failure or simply getting back up.
• Exhibit toughness and enjoy the physical nature of the game.
• Demonstrate the ability to be prepared on a consistent basis.

Effective Communicators who:
• Demonstrate clear and appropriate verbal and non-verbal skills.

Life-Long Learners who:
• Display effective listening skills and pay attention.
• Determine effective teamwork strategies.
• Display the ability to follow directions.


“Excellence is a habit”
Rio Linda High School
6309 Dry Creek Road Rio Linda, California 95673
916-566-2725 fax – 916-263-6462