Athletics Mission

The goal of Wheelock College's Department of Athletics is to create an environment that fosters athletic success, enhances the academic experience, and empowers our athletes to strive for excellence in all they do. We are committed to each and every student-athlete's academic and athletic goals. We integrate goal-setting and positive coaching into all of our varsity sport programs.

It is our intention to enable student-athletes to be active members of the College community, establishing game and practice schedules that enable students to engage in social and academic experiences. Our coaches are dedicated, enthusiastic and well-qualified professionals who focus on teaching the skills of the game and instilling in our students the core values of our department: respect, commitment, balance, teamwork, integrity, and communication.

Wheelock supports the NCAA Division III philosophy encouraging athletics that support academics. Our highest priority is the overall educational experience that our student-athletes receive. Our student-athletes have an average grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.2 for the past few years.

Our mission is simple:
To provide athletics for all,
To ensure a safe and challenging environment for all student-athletes,
To complement, not compete with the student's overall college experience,
And to empower all students to integrate physical activity and wellness into their lives.