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The athletic program at Santiago Christian School is a development continuum, beginning with — for many — the students’ first introduction to competitive school athletics and preparing them for the highly skilled and competitive level of High School Athletics. All students have received gifts from God and should be able to develop and use those gifts for his glory, in academics, in fine arts and in ATHLETICS.
At the Elementary level when belonging is important and skill levels are low, we are committed to allowing as many students play as possible, where students are able to play multiple sports and discover the sports that they may grow to love. The emphasis at this level is on participation, developing skills, and building confidence.
At the Junior Varsity level, grades 7-10, skills will continue to be developed and the focus is on developing students who are in interested in joining a Varsity team in the future. Those students who have not been involved in a community athletic program will learn what it means to be part of a team and will see how, with effort and guidance, their skills begin to improve. They learn to win and lose as a team. Players are assured playing at least ¼ of a game with the rest of the time being based upon performance. Student athletes will not be cut from Junior Varsity teams, except for behavioral issues, and students in the 5th and 6th grades who have the ability to play at a higher level may be given the opportunity to play on the Junior Varsity team.
By the Varsity level, grades 7-12, as students mature physically and psychologically, the focus will be to be competitive amongst other schools in the country, while teaching the students the aspects of accountability, teamwork, and dedication, amongst other important character traits. Team strategy becomes more complex. Try-outs will be conducted and there may not be a place on the team for every young athlete who wants to play at the Varsity level. Those with a higher level of skill development will begin to represent the school in a more competitive environment.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Santiago Christian School Athletic Department is to glorify God through the discipleship of student athletes and the pursuit of excellence in athletics with the Bible as the foundation and Jesus Christ as our focus.
Our Athletic Department
Is committed to:
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Discipleship of our coaches and student athletes.
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Outreach to opposing teams and fans and to the larger community outside of SCS.
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Preparation of student athletes for both competition and life with Christ as our model.
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Stewardship of our resources.
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Pursuit of athletic excellence.
Our Parents
Parents of student athletes have a responsibility to both their child and to the team. Without strong parental support the student athlete will not be able to achieve his/her greatest potential and the team may suffer. It is important that parents provide positive reinforcement and understand their role as being part of the team. Parents, as well as players, should be supportive and encourage coaches and teammates at all times.
Parents are not coaches. Learning to trust coaches is a key step to learning the value of the life lesson experiences athletics provides. It is also important that parents honor the Lord when attending athletic events. In order for SCS’s athletic program to be successful, coaches, student athletes, and parents must make a firm commitment to glorify God at all times.
Our Athletes
Santiago Christian athletes should be diligent in preparation, give 100% at all times, demonstrate personal discipline, be respectful in all situations, maintain self-control, show humility, and aggressively pursue excellence regardless of the score, opponent, time, referee, or situation. The ultimate and final responsibility rests upon the shoulders of the student athlete, for it is the student athlete who is accountable to his/her parents, coach, and the Lord.