Army West Point Athletics
ODIA Mission & Goals
June 30, 2006 | General
ODIA Mission & Goals
ODIA Mission:
To contribute to the achievement of the USMA physical program goals by providing cadets the opportunity to compete at their highest level of ability in an array of competitive intercollegiate athletic teams that emphasize "winning championships", leadership development, growth in character, ethical conduct and sportsmanship.
ODIA ProcessGoals:
- Ensure that participation in Intercollegiate Athletics reinforces the commitment of each cadet-athlete to excellence in all facets of the cadet experience (academic, military and physical programs) and Duty, Honor, Country.
- Adminster all operations in ways that reinforce the commitment of USMA to the highest standards of the NCAA and the absolute importance of integrity to the military profession and service to the nation.
- Support the equitable opportunity for all cadets and staff, including women and minorities.
- Maintain an active program of external review of all operations, to include NCAA certification.
- Operate a fiscally sound program that minimizes reliance on appropriated support.
- Field competitive teams for men and women at Division 1 (1A Football) that provide an appropriate balance of opportunities consistent with the size of the Corps of Cadets and resource constraints.
- Contribute to the development of character and leadership by emphasizing spirited competition, ethical conduct and sportsmanship.
- Inspire all cadets to strive for excellence by fielding teams that set outstanding examples of thorough preparation, unity of effort, teamwork, and dedication.
- Field an array of teams (to include women and minorities) that will attract to USMA a national cross-section of fully qualified candidates who are interested in continued growth through challenging competition at the highest intercollegiate level.
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