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Lewis & Clark is Building ChamPIOns
At Lewis & Clark, we recognize and value the educational experiences that come from competing in varsity athletics. All of our student-athletes are learning valuable life lessons such as teamwork, discipline, perseverance and leadership that they will use in the classroom and carry forward into their lives after graduation.
Our goal is for all 19 of our programs to experience success and be a well-respected athletic department within the Northwest Conference. To that end, we have developed a comprehensive statement that articulates a shared vision, goals and expectations for Pioneers Athletics.
The Lewis & Clark athletics department is committed to Building ChamPIOns through varsity athletics.
Building ChamPIOns in the Classroom: It is intentionally placed first. Students choosing to attend Lewis & Clark College seek the distinguished liberal arts education, including those who compete in intercollegiate athletics.
Building ChamPIOns in Competition: We want and expect to see success in the win-loss record. Equally, it means that we are representing our teammates, coaches and fellow Pioneers in a positive way through actions and sportsmanship in competition.
Building ChamPIOns in Character: When our student-athletes are competing or practicing, they are representing themselves, their team and Lewis & Clark in a positive way.
Building ChamPIOns in the Community: Lewis & Clark athletics values inclusion, intentionally fostering a department that is welcoming to all individuals, and we need to be intentional about creating a community that lives up to those values. This includes all aspects of the Lewis & Clark community to include alumni and parents.
The NCAA Division III positioning statement begins with a phrase intended to simply describe the student-athlete experience: "Follow your passions and discover your potential."
The statement continues:
"The college experience is a time of learning and growth – a chance to follow passions and develop potential. For student-athletes in Division III, all of this happens most importantly in the classroom and through earning an academic degree. The Division III experience provides for passionate participation in a competitive athletic environment, where student-athletes push themselves to excellence and build upon their academic success with new challenges and life skills. And student-athletes are encouraged to pursue the full spectrum of opportunities available during their time in college. In this way, Division III provides an integrated environment for student-athletes to take responsibility for their own paths, follow their passions and find their potential through a comprehensive learning experience."
Lewis & Clark Athletics looks for and values quality individuals who strive for excellence both in the classroom and as a member of a team. A Lewis & Clark education isn't like anything you could experience anywhere else. We're a private institution with a public conscience, a residential campus with global reach.
Athletically, the Pioneers compete mainly in the Northwest Conference against eight other NCAA Division III institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
