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Athletics
Brandywine School District Athletic Philosophy
The Interscholastic Athletic Programs in the Brandywine School District are viewed as an integral part of the educational process. The development of well-rounded athletes is a challenging and often serious commitment. Every practice session and competition is a teaching/learning opportunity.
Athletics is a vehicle that can promote adolescent development.
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Athletics foster student development by promoting mental and physical growth by building confidence and self-image.
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Athletics teach students to manage time, school, sports, and social events.
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Athletics show students the reality of life through disappointments and accomplishments.
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Athletics help to develop confidence in students and teaches them the values of teamwork.
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Athletics develop strong healthy habits to enable their bodies to perform the necessary skills for their sport.
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Athletics instill a sense of responsibility for the student's actions and a commitment of being counted on when needed.
The Brandywine School District desires to promote student-athlete's mental, physical, emotional, and social development through well-supervised sports as a component of the overall educational program of the district. The athletic program shall be operated in a manner which encourages students to participate, treats students with respect, and provides all team participants with fair opportunity to compete. -