Athletics Department Mission Statement
College of San Mateo (CSM) intercollegiate athletics faculty and staff are committed to facilitate personal development and academic progress of highly skilled, motivated students, inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds through participation in the varsity athletics program. The San Mateo County Community College District, CSM, and the Athletics Department recognize the value of a comprehensive education and are committed to be a model of excellence, showcasing principles of good sportsmanship, including respect towards opponents, officials and the community-at-large, equal opportunity to both genders in the spirit of Title IX, and other fundamental values such as civility, honesty, a strong work ethic, moral character, integrity and social and personal responsibility. The Athletics Department is committed to supporting the academic progress of student-athletes and the achievement of their educational objectives to enable students to realize their true and full potential. While recognizing that the program is a window into the college, the Athletics Department accepts this responsibility and its obligation to uphold the integrity of the institution.
College of San Mateo, as a member in good standing with the California Community College Athletic Association, agrees to abide by all the rules of the CCCAA, and the Coast Conference. The athletic program at CSM will embrace the policies, rules and regulations of these member organizations as well as those of the College and the San Mateo County Community College District.