Although the front porch may not be the most important part of your home, initially it is the most visible. The Athletic Program can be viewed in a very similar fashion. It may not be the most important part of our institution, but it is one of the most visible.
Mission
The Tacoma Community College Athletics Program provides competitive opportunities for students to develop academic and athletic skills, leadership, teamwork, accountability and discipline as a part of the comprehensive college learning experience. In addition, athletics will enrich the campus and foster positive community relations through the recruitment of uniquely talented and diverse students from the greater Tacoma/Pierce County area.
Program Philosophy
In the words of Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi, "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing." At Tacoma Community College, our measure of winning goes farther than wins and losses. We believe in the growth and development of student athletes. The overall learning experience includes assisting these student athletes to pursue their education, enter the local and global workforce, and prepare them to become leaders.
As one of the largest student populations on campus, the athletic program can make our "front porch" visibility very positive by being successful and accountable. To be a consistent winner, our athletic staff, coaches and athletes must all be accountable for their actions, and highly motivated to be winners, not only in academics and athletics, but in life as well.
Our measure of success includes:
- Maximizing our team rosters with local athletes and retaining our second year student athletes.
- Student athletes continuing their education after receiving their two-year degree.
- Our teams competing at the highest level by participating in post-season play and winning championships.
- Holding student athletes accountable for their actions since their choices, good or bad, affect the individual, the team and the institution.
By providing excellence in community college athletics and creating opportunities for our student athletes to achieve their personal and academic goals, we build the foundation for a successful experience for everyone associated with our athletic program. By winning in the classroom and on the field, Tacoma Community College will benefit from increased enrollments, as well as higher retention rates and increased financial donations. This creates a win-win opportunity for students, TCC, and the community.
