Since its inception, the Valley Raiders Track Club has based its program first and foremost on the development of the young athletes participating. It has always been the applied philosophy of the Valley Raiders Track Club to insure that the program develops the character, mind, spirit and body. Head coaches, Specialty coaches, Age group coaches and many other adults participating in the Valley Raiders Track Club program have taught young athletes the following:

Self-motivation

Self-direction

Self-discipline

Self-reliability

Self-image

Self-pride

Self-determination

Self-preparation

Self-control

Self-restraint

Self-dedication

Self-command

Self-confidence

Self-will

Self-desire

Self-purpose