Within the very core of the formation of Catholic men stands essential principals of unrelenting self-mastery, sacrifice, commitment, and perseverance in noble pursuits. Here at Academy this is especially manifested in a tradition that goes back to the very inception of the school: the La Salette rugby program. A tradition carried on from Saint Joseph's Academy in Armada, the rugby legacy continues the formation of the La Salette student each and every day. The sport of rugby, however, penetrates much deeper than the physical discipline and toughness demanded by the sport. On the rugby field these Catholic transcendental concepts become a tangible and visible reality. It is that humility which breeds success on the field: no player is above doing the small things well. A noble character is what will truly lead the team forward. The players learn that an indomitable mindset to embrace the things that are difficult and push through them can and will result in victory. By the very fact that man is a composite creature, the enrichment of both body and soul work together for the formation of the whole. That is why rugby is so essential to the formation of La Salette.