Welcome to the First Assembly
Christian School Athletic Program. The following serves as a guideline
to help your son or daughter use the platform of athletics to glorify
God. As you read this, think of how your child might be used by
God to make a difference in our community through the athletic experience.
This year will provide many opportunities, as well as challenges
for each of us, and our prayer is that we might be able to look
back and see that everything accomplished was glorifying to God.
It is our desire that First Assembly Christian
School’s athletic program be second to none. This is not,
however, measured in wins and losses only, but rather by attitude,
motives, and effort. God desires that we run the race to win and
run in such a way that He gets the glory. Achieving character development
is also paramount to the athletic experience. Our coaches will set
high standards and provide a demanding atmosphere so that your son
or daughter will learn the values of discipline, hard work, teamwork,
unselfishness, dedication, mental toughness, and responsibility.
This will further develop their skill level and allow them to play
up to their God-given potential.
ATHLETIC PHILOSOPY
We believe that the principles and lessons, learned in the classroom,
at home, and through the local church, can be put into practice
through athletics. Athletics allow the student to develop and use
his or her given ability to glorify God. Because the arena of competition
is usually surrounded with pressure, the athlete is tested, and
the true character revealed. Consequently, the opportunity for character
growth readily presents itself through athletic competition. Therefore,
athletics at First Assembly Christian School is considered an integral
part of a student athlete’s school experience.
OUR PROGRAMS
Each individual sport at F.A.C.S. should be developed in harmony
with other school programs. The head coach shall be responsible
to provide a consistent structure and ensure that the F.A.C.S. philosophy
of athletics is properly implemented into his or her coaching. Parents
should be valued as partners in this process. All activities within
an individual sports program should exemplify the school’s
commitment to a Christ-like witness. We offer the following sports:
Girls Volleyball, Co-ed Soccer, Girls Tennis, Boys & Girls Basketball,
Cheerleading, Co-ed Softball, Track & Field and Golf.
THE F.A.C.S. ATHLETE
We believe all F.A.C.S. athletes should be diligent in preparation,
relentless in effort, disciplined by nature, respectful in action,
self-controlled with works, humble in spirit, and aggressive in
their pursuit of excellence, without regard to the score, opponent,
time, referee, etc. As Christian athletes grow to display these
characteristics, good things usually happen: teams are successful,
players are motivated, fans are supportive and enthusiastic, parents
are proud, prospective athletes want to participate, and very often
non-believers are drawn to Christ.
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