Upper Iowa University Athletics

PHILOSOPHY 
Intercollegiate athletics at Upper Iowa University plays a vital and valuable role on-campus; as such, it is critical that we serve as an integral part of the university and support the educational mission. We commit to operating with the same philosophy values, and goals of the university in regards to integrity, academic excellence, outreach, leadership, equity, and diversity. 

Higher education has a lasting importance on an individual’s future success.  As well, intercollegiate athletics teaches valuable lessons and values that will influence an individual in a positive manner throughout his/her life.  The values of grit, pride and growth will be instilled in our student-athletes, coaches and staff. 

All stakeholders associated with and serving the Department of Athletics will be encouraged to embrace the responsibilities and principles for conducting intercollegiate athletics as stated in Article 2 of the NCAA Division II manual. 

VISION
We will be leaders that promote resourcefulness, inclusion and ambition to create a family atmosphere, develop our student-athletes, coaches and staff, and excel academically and athletically. 

MISSION
We strive to inspire growth and empower the student-athlete journey toward personal excellence. 

CORE VALUES 

Grit

• We commit to working together and constantly pushing each other to achieve more.
• We will identify our purpose and exert the effort, courage, passion, and toughness necessary to excel no matter the situation.
• We will adopt a competitive mindset, embrace the challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, and strive to reach higher levels of success.
• We will be inspired and motivated by the success of our teammates, co-workers, and fellow teams and will give our all for each other, for the team, for the department.

Pride

• I AM A PEACOCK! We will actively and consistently demonstrate allegiance to Upper Iowa University.
• We will always support our fellow Peacocks, the UIU Campus, Fayette community, and northeast Iowa.
• We will support and respect everyone within the Peacock Family and keep that as the backbone of our department.
• We understand that being a Peacock is being a part of something bigger than ourselves.

Growth

• We will invest in ourselves to be better students, athletes, coaches and staff members every day.
• We will have a passion for continuous improvement on and off the field of competition as we develop our skills, strength, mental toughness, leadership, and overall personality.
• We will take advantage of the opportunities we are given by being involved and leading on and off campus.
• We will embrace accountability, take ownership of our responsibilities, pay attention to the details, and remain committed to growth.