part of the community. In return our staff and the university will be CHAMPIONS for you on your path to graduation.
The Athletics Department holds a philosophy that the athlete’s most important tasks are pursuit of personal growth through academic work and team experiences and development of a sense of ethical responsibility. The department strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program conducted in a manner that sets an example for good sportsmanship. The department recognizes that its primary commitment is education of the student-athlete and, to this end, extends academic support, tutoring, and priority class scheduling as a few of the tools offered as you progress toward your degree. We encourage you to be responsible as a student-athlete and use these services, so that you can maintain satisfactory progress toward a degree as required by the NCAA.
The Athletics Department is strongly committed to the NCAA and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference rules with integrity and discipline as pillars to the way we operate. We hope you will take full advantage of this opportunity to get a college education while participating in intercollegiate sports. You are an important member of the KSU Athletics Department. We want you to succeed at the highest level both academically and athletically.
Please remember that the coaches and administrators are here for you. Our goal is to help you succeed in life. Once you have obtained your degree, we hope you will remain involved with the KSU athletics program as a member of the Alumni Association.
We are happy to have you as a part of the Thorobred family of student-athletes. Remember that if we EXPECT TO WIN, we will WIN. Please feel free to contact me should the need ever arise. We wish you the best in all your collegiate endeavors.
All the best,
Grant Stepp Director of Athletics
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Statement of Purpose and Philosophy
The Kentucky State University Thorobred is a powerful symbol of speed, agility, endurance and strength. Those attributes translate nicely to athletics, and they are relevant in life as well. At Kentucky State, we believe our athletics program provide a learning environment in which student-athletes develop and grow in all aspects of their lives – from physical and mental health and well-being to professional and personal development and preparation for success in life after college.