MISSION STATEMENT:

The Mission of the Thomas County Central High School Athletic Department is to develop character, leadership, loyalty, and sportsmanship while pursuing athletic amd academic success.

ATHLETIC PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY:

Philosophy of the Athletic Program - Thomas County Central recognizes the importance of athletic activities in providing students with important opportunities for a total education. These activities teach students lifetime values such as commitment, discipline, hard work, leadership, teamwork, and physical fitness, all of which are the foundation for academic success. Participation in athletic activities contributes to the physical, emotional, and social health of our students and promotes a sense of unity and coorporation among athletes, the student body, and the Thomas County communities.

Our sports teams will always strive to win, but never at the expense of character, healthy attitudes and habits, and good judgment. We will always emphasize excellence, effort, improvement, and respect for coaches, teammates, and officials. Thomas County Central athletes should be known for their character and class; humble in victory and gracious in defeat. At the freshmen and junior levels, winning is a goal but is less important than participation and skill development. Regardless of level, however, our athletic program is designed to develop, promote, and provide the following: self-esteem, school spirit and pride, good citizenship, cooperation, higher academic performance, responsibility to self and others, respect, being positive role models, healthly lifestyles, team building, and lifeling wellness. We believe that the sports experience shold not only be rewarding, but fun!