Basic Principles of Breck Athletics

• Breck School’s athletic program will embody the mission and philosophy of the school.
• Breck School works hard to ensure that coaches have appropriate training and knowledge of the school’s mission and philosophy.
• Breck School strongly promotes equity in all aspects of its athletic program.
• Breck School’s athletic program is considered an integral part of its curriculum.
• Breck School is committed to the safety and physical and emotional health of its athletic participants.
• Breck School’s athletic program values the dignity and worth of the individual in a context of common purpose and collective achievement.
• Coaching is teaching; coaches are teachers.
• Coaches design and implement activities that improve the knowledge and skills of participants.
• Breck School reaches out to educate parents about the philosophy, policies and expectations of the athletic program.
• Breck School clearly defines and communicates standards of conduct to players, spectators and coaches.