Athletics - Purpose

I.  MISSION STATEMENT of SOUTH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

South Christian High School will provide a Christ-centered education, equipping students to serve God to their greatest potential.

 

II. PURPOSE OF ATHLETICS at SOUTH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL

 

Athletics with a Christ-centered focus can provide excellent educational experiences to help achieve the mission of South Christian. As a gift from our Heavenly Father, athletics are a form of play meant to be enjoyed and valued by His children. In this proper context, athletics can help our student-athletes develop Christ-like character, such as teamwork, discipline, self-control, the pursuit of excellence, and the ability to deal with success and failure. The challenge is to realize the benefits of athletics in this sinful world. We realize how quickly sports can go wrong—cheating, arrogant winning, sore losing, disrespecting opponents and officials, overemphasizing athletics in our lives, and much more. As Christians, we must intentionally strive to share God’s grace to renew this world, including the arena of competitive athletics. Coaches and parents, as well as teammates, play crucial roles in helping young people develop a healthy, balanced perspective of the role of athletics in their lives.