Mission
We aim to develop student-athletes into leaders and champions by placing the highest values on personal and team development, character, and perseverance so they may reach their full potential.
Department Goals
Student-Athlete Development
Provide experiences conducive to the athletic, academic, and personal development of our student-athletes, helping to shape and inspire well-rounded citizens in the process. We commit to creating supportive and challenging experiences to prepare and empower our student-athletes as learners, leaders, and competitors.
Academic Success
Support and strengthen student success outcomes including, academic persistence, degree completion, and transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
Competitive Excellence
Compete for championships and national prominence.
Recruitment and Retention of Student-Athletes
Attract, retain, and develop high-quality student-athletes committed to learning, growth, and contributing to their individual, team, and program success.
Coaching Excellence
Recruit, retain, and support outstanding coaches who serve as educators, mentors, and leaders dedicated to maximizing student-athlete development. NCC coaches reinforce the values and work ethic vital to individual, team, and program success.
Culture of Integrity and Accountability
Adapt. Improve. Overcome – all while maintaining internal integrity. We strive to do the right thing, even when no one is looking, even if we will receive no credit for doing so. We are Nassau.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Cultivate an overall experience that promotes diversity, gender equality and inclusivity, compliance, good sportsmanship, and integrity. Value each student-athlete for their individual and collective abilities and efforts that enhance the overall quality of our program.
Leadership, Responsibility, and Community Engagement
Respect and responsibility. Student-athletes are given—and accept—a responsibility to themselves, others, and to the community.
Institutional Advancement and Brand Enhancement
Amplify the NCC brand. Our athletics programs will benefit the College in a profoundly positive manner by raising the institution's profile, reputation, and visibility.
Alumni and Community Engagement
Cultivate the NCC Athletics family by maintaining relationships with alumni and encouraging support for student-athletes and programs including financial contributions, endowments, mentorship, career guidance, recruitment, advocacy, publicity, and attendance at games and events.
Collegiate athletics is a critical co-curricular learning experience. In fulfilling this mission, NCC Athletics affirms the following guiding principles in alignment with the College and the SUNY Strategic Plan.
