Athletic Philosophy
Mission
Statement
To
glorify God by establishing and maintaining a Christ-centered athletic
program. Our mission is to reflect Christ to our surrounding communities,
develop athletic and academic excellence, and develop discipleship
leaders.
Philosophy
& Purpose
The
NWCS athletic program is an integral and important part of the student’s total
educational experience. Naturally, the athletic administration will
promote and advance the overall educational goals and philosophy of NWCS.
The athletic administration will strive to maintain an athletic program that is
established and rooted in Biblical principles of Christian education.
Biblical principles that support a well-maintained athletic program include:
1. Support
the overall mission of the school.
2. Bring
glory to God through all athletic pursuits.
3. Promote
the development of Christian character.
4. Represent
the Lord and the school well in the community.
5. Improve
competency and excellency in sport.
6. Provide
an atmosphere of Christ-centeredness and teamwork.
7. Encourage
total development of athletes (spiritual, physical, mental,
& social)
8. Prepare
student-athletes for Christian life and service.
9. Promote
school unity and school spirit.
Philosophy
of Competition
The
athletic administration will strive to equip and empower coaches to develop
team competitiveness and excellence in athletics. We take this assignment
seriously and seek God’s direction and wisdom to prayerfully develop and
implement the strategy that we believe will result in a truly excellent
Christian school athletic experience. Competition through athletics
provides student-athletes the opportunity to learn valuable life lessons in a
setting where coaches are available, and consequences are minimal.
We
believe “winning” is always giving 100% to your teammates, yourself, and the
Lord. Winning games is most often accomplished in advance through
practice, preparation, and effort. We wish to instill the desire to play
hard and to win with humility and lose with dignity. Athletic success is
said to be the confidence that comes from knowing that one did his/her very
best. Our emphasis in this area will be two-fold: prepare to win
and give 100%, then allow God to exercise His will and accept that joyfully.
