Individualism: Bridgedale Academy seeks, by combining its academics and athletics into a unified curriculum, to foster the virtues of self-reliance, discipline and integrity in its student-athletes, secure in the knowledge that these qualities are the foundation of a good life. All our student-athletes learn skills and habits that will enhance and develop these qualities. Achievement: Bridgedale a
dheres philosophically to the notion that each and every child has a great potential for achievement, with a firm belief that for this potential to be realized it must be both nurtured and allowed to blossom. All our student-athletes are encouraged and given the opportunity to grow and realize their full potential, academically, athletically and as a person. Leadership: Bridgedale adheres to the philosophy that leadership skills are both developed and earned. Drive, determination, responsibility, respect, self-confidence, mental toughness, trust and conscientiousness are all qualities that define great leaders. All our student-athletes are challenged to develop these qualities to their fullest and to believe in themselves as leaders. Citizenship: Bridgedale also adheres philosophically to the notion that our nation was founded on principles that are eternal, beautiful and true, and that the gifts of freedom and equality through self-government we have enjoyed in our lives are worth understanding and defending. All our student-athletes develop a fuller understanding of what it means to be an American.
