"Our Middle School Athletic Philosophy is to make the athletic experience for the students enjoyable. Middle School is a time to focus on participation and camaraderie among team members as students learn about the preparation required to excel as well as the rules that govern sports. This allows the students to have fun while learning the fundamentals of sport and the rigors of athletic conditioning. Every student-athlete who tries out for and is selected to be on a Middle School team, and who is academically and medically eligible to participate, has kept all team requirements, has no unexcused absences from practices, and will commit to participate in every game will participate in every game. While winning is important, it is a secondary consideration for our programs at the Middle School level. We believe that if a Middle School student has a valuable experience in working with other students and learns the fundamentals of sports, we will have accomplished significant foundational goals in building a complete athletic program."