Annual Review 2012 - Christian Academy School System

WarriorAthleticsWhat a fantastic first year! I’m excited to be entering my second year as athletic directorat Christian Academy of Indiana. Last year we adopted the 9-2-5 motto, which isbased on 1 Corinthians 9:25. Warrior Athletes are “running for the incorruptibleprize,” placing character before career, service before self, and God’s will for theirlives before their own. The adoption of this motto, and integrating it into every facetof Warrior Athletics, ensures we are focused on building and advancing a competitiveathletics program rooted in the promise of Christ.Chris Harper,Athletic DirectorBlessed with outstanding facilities, distinguished coaches, and a desire to glorify Godin all we do, Warrior Athletics knows what it takes to succeed both on and off thefield. With a history steeped in local, regional, and national accomplishments, our student athletes have andcontinue to run the course set before them. From Kindergarten to 12th grade, our student athletes participate ina physically, mentally, and spiritually arduous athletic process that helps define them as “Warriors” for Christ.Encouraging our athletes at every level, our coaches and athletic staff bring the right amount of discipline andcompassion to every practice, competition, and gathering. The quality of our coaching staff is the best around,with each displaying a deep love for the Lord. Knowledge of the game isn’t enough for Warrior Athletics, eachcoach must have a personal relationship with the Lord to model for the athletes entrusted to them.In the 2011-2012 season, we launched the first-ever intramurals program, with over 190 participants in the youthsoccer program alone. We have seen increased student participation in athletics compared to the previous season,and there has been a rebirth of the girls soccer team which is now fielding a varsity team. With last year’s strongperformance, our girls volleyball, boys soccer, and boys basketball are now all favored to win sectionals, andmove into regionals.As I look forward to the 2012-2013 season, I am excited for our student athletes to deepen and further buildrelationships with the godly coaches we have on staff. As athletes do so, they will lean into a deeper trustingrelationship with these leaders, honing their God-given athletic talents and abilities, participating in competitivegames and establishing a reputation for athletic excellence. But most importantly, our student athletes will learnhow to lean in and develop a stronger trusting relationship with God as well.