Mission of Willamette Athletics

"To provide students with an intercollegiate athletics experience that develops life skills by cultivating moral, physical, intellectual and emotional growth."

In support of the mission and goals of Willamette University, our program strives to enhance the overall learning environment for scholar-athletes.

We fulfill our mission embracing the following Values

Respect

We must demonstrate appreciation for all individuals through tolerance, understanding, integrity and sportsmanship.

Responsibility

We must possess discipline to honor all commitments and stand accountable for all of our actions.

Initiative

We must welcome all challenges and approach them with relentless work ethic and innovation.

Teamwork

We must demonstrate unified effort distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, and cooperation, honoring the University motto:
"Not unto ourselves alone are we born."

Achievement

We must pursue excellence in all aspects of our work and personal lives while always maintaining the highest standards for safe and ethical conduct.

Athletics Program Goals

An Unsurpassed Scholar-Athlete Experience

Students must receive balanced, yet rigorous, academic, and athletic experiences that promote learning, leadership, scholarship and achievement. Athletics participation provides unique life lessons not duplicated in the classroom.

Broad-Based Competitive Excellence

Each of our sport programs must maximize its potential, ensuring scholar-athletes are well-equipped to compete successfully within the Northwest Conference and NCAA Division III.

Resourceful and Responsible Leadership

Fairness, safety, and ethical conduct are at the heart of amateur athletics. Coaches and staff must be committed to upholding these standards of excellence.

Willamette University Motto

Non nobis solum nati sumus

Not unto ourselves alone are we born

University Mission

Willamette University provides rigorous education in the liberal arts and selected professional fields. Teaching and learning, strengthened by scholarship and service, flourish in a vibrant campus community.

Core Themes

Willamette University is a community:

  1. Of collaborative educators committed to rigorous education.
  2. That cultivates an authentic engagement with place.
  3. That promotes transformation of knowledge into action.