Mission Statement


Buffalo State's intercollegiate athletics department is dedicated to providing quality and competitive intercollegiate athletics programs while focusing on instilling essential transferable skill sets and dispositions in all of our student-athletes.

SUPPORT OUTCOMES

Quality Athletic Programs - Athletics is committed to providing our student-athletes with first-rate athletic facilities that offer all of the necessary amenities to succeed in a safe environment. Our student-athletes receive supportive and knowledgeable coaching related to their specific disciplines. We ensure a safe and comfortable experience for our student-athlete while traveling to away from home competitions. We provide appropriate services in the areas of sports medicine and strength and conditioning training.

Competitive Athletic Programs - Athletics strives to produce teams that win more than 50 percent of their contests annually and compete in their respective conference postseason tournaments. Additionally, Buffalo State aspires to place in the top-5 in the annual SUNYAC Commissioner's Cup.

Student Graduation - Athletics strives to support its student-athletes to ensure successful completion of academic degree.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Development of Transferable Skill Sets in all our Student-Athletes - Athletics is committed to develop the following skills sets in all of our student-athletes: team work, discipline, reliability, responsibility, ability to overcome adversity and problem solving.

Development of Transferable Dispositions in all our Student-Athletes - Athletics is committed to develop the following dispositions in all of our student-athletes: self-confidence, competitiveness, civic pride, respect, and cultural sensitivity.