copyright © 2008 by sports career consulting, llc lesson 5.3 – mission statement samples
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Lesson 5.3 –
MISSION STATEMENT
SAMPLES
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Review the following mission statements. As a class, discuss
which mission statement does the best job meeting the criteria laid out in lesson 5.3 for an effective
mission statement.
Discussion TopicUNIT 5
Mission Statements
UNIT 5
Mission Statements
Green Bay Packers
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“The Green Bay Packers’ mission is to be adominating force in professional football’s competitive arenas.
On the field, the Packers will continually strive to present their fans with the highest level of performance quality available.
In their operating activities and relations with the NFL, the Packers will also continually strive for excellence inthe quality of work performed.”
Green Bay Packers (continued)
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“On-field and operating personnel will, at all times, maintain the highest ethical and moral standards in their actions, recognizing that they are all representatives of the Packers franchise and traditions.
Overall, the Packers will commit themselves to doing their part in representing the State of Wisconsin with competitiveness, respect, and dignity.”
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Mission Statements
Ohio St. University Athletics
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“The Ohio State University Department of Athletics supports the University mission by providing student athletes with exceptional educational and athletic opportunities. We commit to national leadership, excellence and the highest ethical standards in intercollegiate athletics. We will sustain a strong financial and community base of support by presenting outstanding intercollegiate athletic teams which provide quality entertainment and a positive public identity for the University.”
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Mission Statements
Texas A&M Athletics
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“Texas A&M Athletics is committed to Building Champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence and national recognition of our student-athletes, teams and programs. We provide our student-athletes with all the necessary tools for them to be Champions in their sport and life. The integrity of our program is rooted in the tradition and spirit of Texas A&M to bring honor and distinction to our University.”
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Mission Statements
University of Kansas Athletics
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“Kansas Athletics is inextricably linked to The University of Kansas as we both share a single unifying goal: Unparalleled Excellence.
In the classroom, in our athletic competition and within our community of collegiate sports, Kansas Athletics will be a national leader - never a follower - in setting the highest standards for competitive excellence, ethical behavior and fiscal integrity.
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Mission Statements
University of Kansas Athletics
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“We will create a stimulating, multi-cultural environment that nurtures the human potential, the mental well-being and spirit of every student-athlete and athletics staff member, while enhancing the University of Kansas' commitment to disciplined inquiry, intellectual diversity and uncompromising integrity.”
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Mission Statements
UNLV Volleyball Mission
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“The goal of the UNLV Volleyball program is to help young women achieve their academic, athletic and personal potential during their tenure at UNLV. The challenges of being a full-time student-athlete at UNLV, help mold young Rebels into future leaders. Learning how to respond to these challenges helps develop the character and independence of the student-athlete. Following their playing days with UNLV volleyball, student-athletes emerge as healthy, independent and pro-active leaders in the community.”
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Mission Statements
Oklahoma Sooners Mission
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Mission Statements
“The mission of the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics is to inspire champions today and prepare leaders for tomorrow by providing an excellent environment to enable student-athletes to achieve their highest academic, athletic and personal aspirations.”
Virginia Tech “Hokie Club” Mission
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Mission Statements
“The Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, Inc. (VTAF) is charged with the responsibility of all athletic fundraising at Virginia Tech in support of athletic scholarships, capital improvements, and programmatic needs of the Athletics Department.”
St. Louis Zoo Mission
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Mission Statements
“To conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.”
Boston Athletic Association Mission
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Mission Statements
“The Boston Athletic Association, committed to encouraging and promoting fitness through athletics, has developed a program with the Boston Marathon and charitable organizations in the Boston area. The B.A.A. assists these charitable organizations by providing guaranteed entries for their organization’s fund raising purposes and, in the spirit of charity, encourages all qualified runners to aid in these efforts.”
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Now that you have determined what an effective mission statement
should look like, write one on your own for our school. It could be for
athletics, the booster club, the drama club…you pick!
Discussion TopicUNIT 5
Mission Statements