We Are EC
AT THE CORE
Cross Country Coach Brandi Faith
Student-Athlete Gracie Hopkins ’22
Eastside Catholic’s Core Covenants
are inspired by the Touchstones that guide and define expectations of all EC student-athletes. TRUE COM PETITOR
ed, disciplined A true competitor is prepar n and attitude elevates and coachable. Their passio ne around them. the performance of everyo
INTEGRITY
our moral principles— We consistently prioritize . and compassion for others honesty, respect, humility
F A M I LY
n and diverse experiences We celebrate our commo r unconditional love while offering one anothe and support.
ACCOUNTABLE
our actions and the We take responsibility for actions of our team.
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We spoke with Cross Country Coach Brandi Faith and StudentAthlete Gracie Hopkins ’22 to learn more about a new program being rolled out in the Athletic Department—how it was developed, how it is being implemented and the impact it will have with student-athletes across all sports at EC.
Why is this program important? Brandi: The core covenants program is important because it provides a shared vision and foundational expectations for all of our teams at Eastside Catholic. The covenants provide a framework and identity we can be proud of in athletics that is in line with the Touchstones that guide Eastside Catholic.
How will you implement this across all sports? Brandi: Each coach is responsible for implementing the core covenants in a way that will best resonate with their team. I tried several different approaches and experimented initially in an effort to pull as much input out of athletes as possible. Ultimately, the key for us was establishing a leadership group within our team and the Athletic Department—Student Athletic Adisory Council (SAAC)— to fine tune student input. The student council did a great job and we ended up with a roadmap for the future that defines the values we believe in and what they look like in our sport and beyond.
