The following represent the vision for the swimming program at Willamette University:

A Highly regarded Division III program, competitive on a conference and national level.

Coaches who:

  • Earn respect of the team through honesty, congruency between words and actions, and excellence in teaching.
  • Communicates well with the student-athletes.
  • Constantly strives to improve themselves.

Student-Athletes who:

  • Recognize the preeminence of academics.
  • Love swimming and compete and train with passion and fun.
  • Are committed to the program and its goals.
  • Take great pride in being a member of the TEAM and their goals.

A Team which:

  • Is consistently more prepared, confident, focused and composed than our opponents, and has a lot of fun.
  • Rallies together during meets and encourages teammates after tough races.
  • Is willing to be held accountable.
  • Trusts each other, its leadership and its coaches.
  • Possesses the following norms for coach and student-athlete behavior:
    • Creates, fosters and maintains relationships centered on interpersonal supportiveness and the understanding of individual differences.
    • Motivation to practice effectively, meeting daily goals and constantly improving.
    • Meets each event with a high level of intensity and integrity.

Coaches and student-athletes who treat facilities, equipment, and gear in such a way that is respectful of the program and University.

Finally, as a result of participating in the program, student-athletes gain the following:

  • Fond memories of times spent with good people.
  • Experience with success as a group foremost, but also on a personal level.
  • Mental skills and perspectives that will be of value throughout their lives, such as personal leadership and operating in a competitive group setting.