Updated – December 2024

    Mission Statement

    To provide members with professional development, leadership, guidance, and support opportunities conducive to effective and ethical athletic administration.

    Purpose

    The Texas High School Athletic Directors Association members shall model behavior that reflects high ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. As one of the most complex positions in secondary education, they provide visionary leadership for athletic programs and manage their daily operations effectively.

    This position demands a servant leader who is also a strategic planner, a skilled communicator, a capable manager, a trusted counselor, and an expert in applicable policies, sports law, and governance. Members are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, foster an environment of respect and inclusivity, and lead by example in promoting ethical and professional behavior across all aspects of athletic administration.

    We are a principled-centered organization and committed to:

    • Fulfilling professional responsibilities
    • Exhibiting ethical conduct
    • Exhibiting responsible support of the educational system

    Principle 1:  Fulfilling professional responsibilities

    1. Performs duties objectively, with competency, and in a transparent manner.
    2. Ensures values-based professional development for all stakeholders.
    3. Advocates on the importance of honor, character, ethics, and sportsmanship.
    4. Maintains relationships with all educational community members that foster fairness and accountability.
    5. Maintains relationships with colleagues that promote fairness, trust, and respect.
    6. Promotes the mission statement of the association through a commitment to active participation.
    7. Exhibits effective and efficient fiscal management.
    8. Models appropriate behavior in social media environments.
    9. Exhibits the appropriate level of authority afforded by the position and does not use that authority to advance or protect personal interests and agendas.

    Principle 2:  Exhibiting ethical conduct

    1. Maintains professional and ethical relationships.
    2. Assures that programs offer equal access and opportunities to participants.
    3. Assures a code of conduct exists for activities and is administered fairly.

    Principle 3:  Exhibiting responsible support of the educational system

    1. Organizes, directs, and promotes an education-based athletic program that honors the total educational program and enhances learning.
    2. Acts as an educational leader, offering programs centered on student learning, personal growth, and the total well-being of student-athletes and coaches while maintaining the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct.
    3. Works cooperatively with district administration to establish, implement, and support school policies, ensuring alignment with educational objectives and ethical practices.
    4. Engages responsibly with the community, fostering trust and support amongst stakeholders, including students, colleagues, coaches, contest officials, media, administration, and the public, while modeling professionalism and integrity in all our actions.