Tempe Union Composite
Philosophy & Approach
Provide an opportunity for student-athletes to build strong bodies, minds and characters through interscholastic mountain biking.
Provide student-athletes with the coaching and camaraderie to help them achieve their cross-country mountain biking goals in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Develop the awareness of what it is to be an amateur athlete and responsible member of the cycling community.
Foster a responsible attitude toward the use of trails, wilderness and outdoor cycling areas.
Promote the love of mountain biking as a healthy and lifelong recreational lifestyle.
Tempe Union Composite
Core Values
FUN
Riding mountain bikes with teammates and coaches is a tremendous amount of fun! We inspire friendships, joy and adventure every time we hit the trails.
SAFETY
While there is an inherent risk in mountain biking, the team takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe environment for riders to build their skills and fitness. Trail selection, ride speed and ride durations are all adjusted to the skills of each group.
TEAMWORK
We support all of our teammates at races and during team rides. While mountain biking may seem like an individual sport, the experience is enriched with a team. The opportunity to meet new people and build friendships by riding together is one of the lasting benefits of participating in the team.
RESPECT
We expect consideration for all others, oneself and the outdoors. Teammates, competitors, coaches, ACA Officials, trail users and the trails themselves will be treated with the utmost respect and appreciation.
COMMUNITY
We strive to be positive community members. We unite diverse people, families and communities through cycling by creating fun and welcoming experiences. We acknowledge that many of our team activities are conducted in an open setting on public use trails. We are members of the community that all share the trails together.
