Dear Cañada College Community,
On behalf of the Cañada Athletic Department, I welcome all students to participate in Cañada’s intercollegiate sports programs. As an alumnus of Cañada and former Men’s Basketball player, I know firsthand athletics played a major role in helping prepare me for the challenges and achievements ahead. It is through sports, we learn the ability to be poised, maintain confidence, and elicit competitive greatness from ourselves and others. Cañada Athletics participates in the Coast Conference within the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA).
As a member of the Colt athletic family, our expectations for you are similar to the ones you find at home. Act responsibly as you represent our community and the greater San Mateo California Community College District. Remember that you are an ambassador for everyone who attends our College. How you act and react to situations reflects not only on you, but also your Coaches and peers. As a student athlete, you have academic and athletic responsibilities. Don’t just go to class, actively participate. Don’t just study, absorb the material. Don’t just practice hard, do your best to excel. Take pride in the opportunity to represent all of us in a first-class manner.
The Cañada Athletic Department’s philosophy is that the student athlete’s pursuits on the field should be equally measured with those off of it. A Colt should pursue personal growth through academic work, team experiences, and as an ambassador of our College. You should maintain a sense of ethical responsibility. The department strives to maintain an outstanding athletics program, conducted in a manner that sets an example for good sportsmanship. Our primary objective is the education of the student-athlete. We expect all who choose to participate in our sports programs to be responsible student-athletes. We hope you will take full advantage of this opportunity to receive quality education while participating in our athletic programs.
Please remember that the coaches and administrators are here for you. Our goal is to help you succeed in life. And remember, “Once a Colt, Always a Colt!”
If you would like to support the Cañada College Student Athletes, please make all donations payable to:
Cañada Athletics Hall of Fame Foundation Account #23-0826
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402