April 12, 2013 - The Geneva School

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Geneva’s athletic philosophy, mens sano in corpore sano (ahealthy mind in a healthy body), is realized in the lives of studentsin grades K4–12th. We believe that sound bodies enhance thesoundness of our minds. We are fundamentally both physical andspiritual in nature, and to be fully human we must cultivate the health ofboth. Proverbs 14:30 recognizes this physical-spiritual unity when it observes“a heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”If our bodies lag, then our minds will follow. We therefore consider it ofutmost importance not only to exercise our minds, but also our bodies, thatthe two might support and reinforce each other. It is for this reason thatGeneva supports an athletic program that cultivates scholar athletes, who seeknot only to excel academically, but also athletically.Youth sports are offered at The Geneva School to students in grades K4–6th.Students are encouraged to participate in sports including soccer, basketball,flag football, tennis, golf, volleyball, cross country, and track, which are offeredat various times throughout the school year.One of the many benefits of offering sport programs to our grammar schoolstudents is that we hope one day they will also participate in these same sportsat the varsity level. By introducing these sports to students at a young age in asafe, competitive, and nurturing environment, we allow our young athletes togain confidence, experience a fun form of exercise, and develop their athleticskill early on.Additionally, the health benefits (both physical and psychological) and thesocial advantages that organized sports can offer a child are numerous. Manystudies have shown a direct correlation between physical activity and improvedconcentration, memory, and classroom behavior. Research also showsthat especially girls who play sports are more likely to have a positive bodyimage, higher self-esteem, and more confidence than their peers who do notparticipate in sports. Team sports help even the youngest participants work oncommunication skills, teamwork, leadership skills, and sportsmanship.Many of our upper school athletes started their athletic careers in youth sports.Fortunately, several of our upper school sports take place on campus so thereare countless occasions where our grammar school athletes can interact withand watch upper school athletes. This gives our upper school students anopportunity to act as role models, even mentors for our young students. Italso gives our younger students something to which they can aspire.The TGS youth sports program strives to offer families athletic options thatare appropriate in intensity for each age group. Our goal is to offer balancedprograms that allow students to participate, develop, and compete whileleaving ample time to explore other areas of interest. We strive to introduceeven our youngest students to a variety of activities that will hopefully helpthem establish a lifelong joy of being active.Page 10GenevaYouth SportsBy Hollie Benjumea,TGS Youth Sports Coordinator
TGS Youth Sports Relies on Parent VolunteersThank you Paul Roldan (soccer, flagfootball, and basketball coach); AllisonHendrix (basketball and track coach);AnnMarie Calo (soccer team mom);and James Rudolph (flag football andbasketball coach) for your input.Why do you and your family participatein youth sports at TGS?Coach Roldan: We participate in youthsports because it is a venue by which wecan further engage with our children ina fun, healthy, and safe environment. Inaddition, as a coach, I have found I growand mature as much if not more than thekids as a result of my direct participation.Coach Hendrix: We participate becausewe believe athletics are an integral partof a child’s physical and cognitive development.Instilling a love for athletics atan early age is important to us. We wantthem to learn to honor God in athleticsby utilizing the gifts instilled in them.AnnMarie Calo: To be honest, one factoris the convenience of practices takingplace at TGS right after school. Also,it’s great to engage with other familiesat TGS and get to know them and theirchildren better through participation inyouth sports. Since we don’t live near anyof my son’s classmates, I love that he candevelop better friendships with schoolmatesthrough his participation in theyouth sports here at TGS.Coach Rudolph: We want our childrento participate in team sports so that theyare a part of something, as well as a venueto keep their bodies and minds active. Wealso feel it is important that they learn adiscipline, and athletics is a great trainingground for that. We also participateas volunteers as a form of investment intothe sports program and in the lives ofthese little athletes.What positive benefits do you see fromyour child participating in youth sportsat TGS?Coach Roldan: There are various benefitsincluding better health, the developmentof social skills, learning and practicingteamwork skills, and working on havingpositive attitudes whether we win or lose.Coach Hendrix: My children are learningabout teamwork, training, and havinga coachable spirit. They bond withtheir friends in a different way than theydo in the classroom. They learn to listenand apply what the coaches are teachingthem. Plus, they sleep really well afterthe physical release in an afternoonpractice!AnnMarie Calo: The attitudes of boththe other parents and the students are somuch better here. You hear encouragingcheering on the sidelines and positive interactionsand support between the children.There’s no “blame game” on or offthe field if a play doesn’t go well or a mistakeis made.Coach Rudolph: They get to be withtheir friends while playing a sport. Forsome sports this can be the buildingblocks of a team later on down the road.It also offers a safe, clean, and competitiveenvironment with the other schoolsand teams in ACYS.Did you enjoy your coaching experience,and if so, why?Coach Roldan: Absolutely! I learn andgrow so much during the season. It is excitingto be part of the development ofa child even if it is just for a season. Tobe able to do that within the context ofsports adds an extra element of excitementas I am able to share in the emotionaljourney involved in the challengesof athletics.Coach Hendrix: I find joy in instillinga love for athletics in children. Seeing achild reap the benefit of working hard isa real joy. I love to encourage them andto see their confidence grow. In addition,when you coach your own child it sendsthem the message that what they are doingis important to you.Coach Rudolph: I love seeing the improvementthat occurs with each childfrom the beginning of the season to theend.Young Athletes and their Nutritional Needs:It is very important that our young athletes have a healthy, nutritious diet. Here are a few guidelines:• Complex carbohydrates are the best source of energy for young athletes! Try to getin 5–9 serving of fruits and vegetables every day!• Water is the best source of hydration for competing bodies.• Avoid high-sugar sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade• Drink fluids (water) before after and during training.• Rest is important! 6–12 year old children should be getting 10–11 hours of sleepper night.Page 11
Page 1 and 2: THE COURIERTHE GENEVASCHOOLNEWSLETT
Page 3 and 4: News from the Admission OfficeBy Pa
Page 5 and 6: An Answer to the Question—Why a L
Page 7 and 8: the practices and ways of being in
Page 9: What is a Good Life? The Western Na
Page 13 and 14: Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game
Page 15 and 16: Long-time Coaches: Mike McAvoy and
Page 17 and 18: The first semester has many opportu
Page 19 and 20: We arrived early at the marina, ate
Page 21 and 22: Page 21
Page 23 and 24: Michael Miller• Praying: Finding
Page 25 and 26: SAT Reading SAT Math SAT Writing AC
Page 27 and 28: living in and I affirm your adulter

April 12, 2013 - The Geneva School

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?