Our Philosophy

The pursuit of physical culture is a characteristic of all athletic activity and must involve the total person. It demands of all participants a total commitment - emotionally, mentally and physically. This pursuit of physical culture challenges the participant to do his/her very best, to discipline him/herself, to be fair minded in competition and to appreciate excellence in individual and team achievements.

The Pope John XXIII High School athletic program shall endeavor to develop its participants mentally and emotionally through a variety of athletic activities that meet their needs in the varied levels of their development. It shall be guided by the basic principle that each participant shall be entitled to equality of opportunity; however, each individual shall be accepted at his/ her own particular physical, mental and emotional stage of development.

The participants shall be provided with a variety of techniques and skills that will enable them to participate in individual and team activities safely and with competence.

The participants in the athletic program at Pope John XXIII High School shall be provided with many and varied programs so that they will appreciate many forms of physical culture that will enhance their recreational and leisure time activities in later years.

Pope John XXIII High School athletes shall be guided by the basic Christian ideal of respect for persons and the participants shall be encouraged and motivated to the highest ethical standards and moral values in individual and team competition.