The attitudes and expectations of the Cleveland State Athletic Department:
Virtue 1: Academic Commitment Virtue 2: Athletic Performance Virtue 3: Socially Smart Virtue 4: Responsible Choices Virtue 5: Living Healthy Virtue 6: Recruiting Right Virtue 7: Viking Shield The student-‐athlete handbook can be found at www.csuvikings.com, under: Inside Athletics, under: SAAC – the direct link is: http://www.csuvikings.com/information/saac/index Print Name:_____________________________________________ Sport:_____________________________________________
_______ Virtue 1: Academic Commitment • • •
I will go to class every day and on time I will work hard in and out of the classroom I will graduate
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I will train like a champion who is serious about winning I will always have good sportsmanship I will be a team player, and respect my coaches and teammates
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I will be respectful in my postings about CSU athletics and entities at all times I will not disrespect any other person, team or organization on social media I will be mindful of my emotions and not create drama through my postings
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I will think before I act I will make the right choices when it comes to alcohol I will know to call for help if needed
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I will protect my product: safe sex and drug free I will fuel my body through food and sleep to perform I will create a clean, safe living space that respects my neighbors
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I will only wear CSU gear, no other colleges or universities I will keep my equipment CSU branded only, no political or personal agendas I will promote my program in a positive manner and choose activities with recruits that enforce the proper perception
_______ Virtue 2: Athletic Performance
_______ Virtue 3: Socially Smart
_______ Virtue 4: Responsible Choices
_______ Virtue 5: Living Healthy
_______ Virtue 6: Recruiting Right
_______ Virtue 7: Viking Shield • •
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I will have my teammates and other CSU athletes’ backs I will treat others the way I want to be treated I will become a part of the campus community
I know my actions have reactions. As a Viking, I am committed to the attitudes and expectations of the Viking Virtues. Signature: Date: