It is the mission of the Wilmington High School Athletic Department to foster the academic, social, and citizenship values of our school to our student-athletes through effort, instruction, and competition, by nurturing competitiveness, cultivating an environment of consistent improvement, focusing on skill development and enjoyment, and demonstrating life skills. Our student-athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, and administrators contribute to this mission each day in our effort at practices, competitions, and all athletic activities.

Objectives

• To provide opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional growth
• To develop confidence and self-esteem
• To develop and understand the concepts of individual and team play
• To learn that good sportsmanship means winning and losing with grace and dignity
• To learn to make decisions under pressure
• To become an involved member of the community