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The Carolina Way

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    A CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE

    Gamecock Athletics develops our student-athletes intellectually, athletically, socially and culturally to compete relentlessly for championships and to attain high levels of achievement at the University, and throughout life, in harmony with our University’s mission and vision.

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    A PROGRAM OF CHAMPIONS

    We serve as a source of pride and inspiration to our University, our state, our nation, and the world, by relentlessly competing for championships with integrity, character, and passion.

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    We serve as a source of pride and inspiration to our University, our state, our nation, and the world, by relentlessly competing for championships with integrity, character, and passion.

    INTEGRITY: We expect and consistently demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, sportsmanship, and character.

    RESPECT: We hold each other mutually accountable for upholding our values. We honor all people, while celebrating each individual’s culture, beliefs, and ideas.

    POSITIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE: We provide an environment that supports each student-athlete’s well-being and success by encouraging personal, academic, and athletic development while at the University of South Carolina and beyond.

    PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE: We passionately and relentlessly pursue the achievement of excellence throughout every aspect of our lives.

    STEWARDSHIP: We are trustworthy stewards of the reputation of the University, our resources, our relationships, and the experiences of our stakeholders, and will demonstrate stewardship through service to our community.