Central Academy

Middle School Cross Country 2009-10
             

Athletic Program Philosophy

I Timothy 4:8 instructs us that the development of the body without regard to godliness is of little value. The field of athletics has been compromised by the world to glorify man, increase pride, nurture unhealthy aspects of human relationship and has become an end in itself.  The follower of Christ must be challenged and trained to see and use sports as a means or tool to properly reflect, in action, the character of God.  This is done as the Christian athlete submits him/herself to the authority of the Holy Spirit, scripture and fellow Christ followers.  The goal is to transform the heart of the athlete to beat with the rhythm of God's heart, to use the discipline of sport to train us from the heart outward, and to show the character of God and the fruits of the Spirit in the crucible of competition and training.  Participation on any athletic team at Central Academy at Lake Park is considered a God honoring privilege.

Coaches are considered Christian mentors for student athletes.  Below are a few of the requirements for all coaching staff at Central Academy at Lake Park.

Coaches' Personal Qualities

§         Committed to Christ and accepts the Academy’s Statement of Faith and Philosophy of Education and participates as an active member of an evangelical church that embraces beliefs consistent with the Academy’s Statement of Faith.

§         Represents a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others, demonstrating the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ. 

Coaches' Responsibilities Toward Parents

• Encourages and promotes appropriate parental involvement in the atheltic program.
• Honors parents as primary educators of their children and as partners in spiritually nurturing their children