About Saint Michael's Athletics
Our athletes work hard inside and outside the classroom. Nearly 25 percent of Saint Michael's students play sports at the varsity level, while another 40 percent take part in our recreation programs.
Our coaching, instructional and administrative staffs are devoted to a philosophy that embraces the development of the whole person. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Athletic Department Mission
Statement
The Saint Michael’s College Athletic Department seeks to
provide high quality, broad-based athletic and recreational
experiences while holding intellectual, personal, social, moral and
spiritual growth paramount in the process of developing the whole
“human person”.
Guiding Principles
The department is committed to providing activities to meet the
needs of all students and will offer quality programs in varsity
sports, intramurals, recreation and wilderness programs.
The programs offered will foster the development of teamwork and
cooperation as well as competitiveness, and promote the expectation
of good sporting behavior and ethical conduct both on and off the
field.
The department is committed to offering programs that reflect an
ongoing commitment to gender equity and diversity, and are
conducted in harmony with the educational purposes of the
institution. More information about the College's latest Equity in
Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) report can be found here. (To find Saint Michael's, click on
"Get data for one institution," and then search for Saint
Michael's.)
The intercollegiate coaches will recruit talented student-athletes
who are representative of the student body, and will challenge them
to excel in a highly competitive national academic and athletic
environment.
The primary focus of program offerings and facility scheduling
will be: Saint Michael’s College students; members of
the Saint Michael’s College community; prospective students;
service and youth group organizations.
The department is fully committed to NCAA Division II, ECAC, and
NE-10 ideals and values.
Find a testimonial about the quality of the Saint Michael's Athletic Department here.
