Philosophy
Under Walters, the Princeton athletic program has become nationally recognized for its commitment to "Education Through Athletics."
Walters has adopted an athletic leadership philosophy based on the ideals of educational values and character-based coaching. Inspired by the mentorship role played by Sociology Professor, Marvin Bressler, during the legendary career of Head Coach Pete Carril, Walters created the Princeton Academic-Athletic Fellows program, which links academic, athletic and social pursuits by identifying faculty members and administrators to serve in mentorship roles for all 38 teams respectively at Princeton. Moreover, Walters has championed the integration of the academic and athletic missions, aligning the athletic department with the goals and values of the Office of the Dean of the College
Walters also created the Princeton Varsity Club, a unique support group geared toward providing broad-based assistance for the Tigers’ 38 intercollegiate teams while stressing the ideals of "Performance, Values and Community." The PVC’s Board of Directors consists of some of the most respected names in the Princeton athletic family, and among its other endeavors has been the launching of the PVC-Jake McCandless Speaker Series that was inaugurated with an address at Princeton by then NCAA president, Myles Brand.
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