Athletics Department
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Welcome to HC Athletics!
Dear Athletes and Families,
Welcome to another exciting year of Henderson Collegiate athletics! I am thrilled to welcome our returning and new athletes to our sports family. Our athletic programs are more than just opportunities to compete; they are extensions of our mission.
At Henderson Collegiate, we believe that athletics and academics go hand in hand. Our programs are designed to build humility, consistency, teamwork, and perseverance. These values are essential on the field, court, or track.
As we embark on this new school year, I encourage you to embrace the challenges ahead, both in your sports and studies. Through dedication, hard work, and a spirit of collaboration, you will not only achieve success in your athletic endeavors but also pave the way for academic and personal growth.
Let’s make this year one to remember! Go Pride!
Sincerely,
Mike Ramel
Athletic Director
Assistant Athletic Director
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Mike Ramel
Athletic Director
mramel@hendersoncollegiate.org
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Mission & Athletic Pillars
Mission
The mission of Henderson Collegiate athletics is to instill within our student-athletes the character traits necessary to attend and graduate from the college of their choice and change the world. In conjunction with academic studies, athletes serve as a way to build humility, consistency, teamwork, and perseverance. While each of these characteristics are necessary on the athletic playing field, they are more necessary in the classroom, as Henderson Collegiate believes that academic achievement comes before any athletic outcome.
Athletic Pillars
The goals of the Henderson Collegiate Athletic Department is built on three pillars that align with the organizational model. These Pillars should be taken into account in how we approach each situation and the aim in developing student athletes.
Humble: Student Athletes should learn to approach athletics with a growth mindset. They should be aware of where they are in the process and understand where they want to go. They should be gracious in defeat just as they are in victory. Student Athletes should understand they are a representation of the greater Henderson Collegiate community and make sure they are representing that to the best of their ability. Coaches should facilitate an environment that mirrors this expectation. They should model the process and behaviors that are expected from all involved in the program.
Hungry: Student Athletes should learn and understand what it means to compete and not be fearful of competition. They should learn how to put forth their best effort each and every day. They should learn how to commit and have a desire to improve. Coaches should be facilitators of this pillar and hold student athletes accountable while encouraging them through thoughtful modeling of competition. They should help student athletes unlock their potential and encourage them to want to be the best they can.
Smart: Academics is the very core of Henderson Collegiate. Student Athletes should understand they are students first and foremost and athletes second. Athletics should complement what they are doing in the classroom. Academic achievement is held in high regard over athletic performance. Student Athletes and Coaches should also become students of their game. They should view the court and field as a classroom where they can wonder about every facet of the game and celebrate their success and learn from failure.
