THE VALKYRIE WAY
✦ Built to REIGN ✦
MISSION STATEMENT
As Valkyries, we are built to REIGN. Through Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Grit, and Nobility, we develop champions — not just in competition, but in the classroom, in our community, and in life. We embrace adversity, lead with purpose and compete with an unbreakable will. This is not just how we play. This is how we live. This is the Valkyrie Way.
VISION STATEMENT
We will develop and empower student-athletes to live a life of purpose by optimizing achievements in academics, competition, within our community, and in life.
CORE VALUES
R – RESPECT
Valuing ourselves, teammates, opponents, and our community in everything we do.
E – EXCELLENCE
Relentlessly pursuing greatness in competition, the classroom, and life — settling for nothing less than our best.
I – INTEGRITY
Acting with honesty and character, holding ourselves accountable to a higher standard on and off the field.
G – GRIT
Embracing the physical and mental resilience to overcome adversity, rising stronger and more determined than before.
N – NOBILITY
Leading with purpose, acting with integrity and serving others in ways that leave a lasting impact.
***Valor defines us. REIGN drives us. The Valkyrie Way unites us.***
PHILOSOPHY
Converse student-athletes have the opportunity to participate in a competitive sports environment that helps them learn the value of excellence, respect, strength, integrity, accountability, vision, leadership, and service. As an athletics department, we have identified significant existing strengths that will serve as platforms from which we will continue to deliver, expand, and improve: a proven track record of academic excellence, a measure of competitive success with three national championships and several conference titles, a focus on financial stability, emphasis on retaining student-athletes and growth, and prioritizing a well-rounded experience for all student-athletes. Together, we will rise to the occasion and be bold and resilient, as we strive to maintain excellence for Converse Athletics, as this is The Valkyrie Way.
The Athletic Department encourages the growth of each student – emotionally, socially, physically, and academically. Our athletic programs enhance our strong academic curriculum. We are resolved to continue to promote excellence in education.
The Athletic Department will follow the letter and spirit of the rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). We will ensure all athletic contests, practices, and related activities are conducted in compliance with the principles of fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined by the NCAA.
As members of Conference Carolinas, Converse Athletics is committed to offering challenging NCAA competition in an environment that fosters student-athletes' academic and athletic achievements. All conference members offer exemplary education and scholarships for performance in the classroom and on the field and are committed to challenging adversity and building tomorrow's leaders.
The Athletic Department will promote pride in our university among faculty, students, and our surrounding community. In addition, we will demonstrate a strong obligation to and appreciation of the university and the alumni and friends who support the program.