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Welcome to the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Athletic Department section
of the school website! I hope you find these pages informative
and worthwhile. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you a
little about our philosophy of athletics and why they exist at
Pusch Ridge and also to provide you with useful information such as
game schedules, team records, locations and directions to the
various schools we compete against as well as other information
as you follow the progress of the mighty Lions.
School and Athletic Missions Complement Each Other
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy’s mission is to edify young men
and women in their personal commitment to Jesus Christ. Our
young people learn a Christian world and life view which
prepares them academically, socially, emotionally and physically
to live out their faith as servant leaders in every area of
society. The value of athletic competition relates directly to
the fulfillment of our mission.
Athletics provide an opportunity to grow in the manifestation of
Godly character as the student-athlete faces situations within
the team and within competition that are representative of
situations to be faced in life. Each individual team member,
from the starter to the team manager, will be challenged in
numerous areas over the course of a season. Challenges of
selflessness, diligence, self-control, patience, courage,
perseverance, humility and submission that are experienced in
athletics, translate directly to real life during and after high
school. As any good coach will tell you, one of the keys to
success on the athletic field is a solid game plan. God’s game
plan, His Word, is as good as you can get!
Athletics is a Privilege
Involvement in athletics at Pusch Ridge is a privilege - a privilege
offered by the governing board to our school and a privilege to
participate in by our students. As a member of an athletic team,
each student-athlete will have achieved a position of
accomplishment, honor and responsibility. Each student-athlete
serves as a “role model” for others (natural family, school
family and community) whether they choose that position or not.
Our student-athletes are highly visible in the school community,
local community and cities around the state as they travel and
compete. Faculty, staff and students alike are all challenged to
a high level of conduct and responsibility as members of the
Pusch Ridge family but student athletes are challenged to an even
higher standard with greater expectations for conduct,
performance and commitment as ambassadors of Christ on the court
or field of play.
Student-Athletes
Notice also that members of our athletic teams are not known
as just “athletes”, but as “student-athletes”. Academics have a priority over athletics with each student athlete required to
maintain specific academic standards to remain an active
member of any team.
Athletic Competition - Middle School
Athletic competition will provide as many students as possible
the opportunity to experience healthy sports competition at a
level beyond what is provided through physical education and
intramural activity. To accommodate the number of middle
school student athletes, up to three teams may exist in a
particular sport. Programs at the middle school level
serve as the “feeder-system” for future high school teams.
Athletic Competition - High School
Sports at the high school level are very competitive and
winning is an objective of each team. Because of the highly
competitive nature and limited roster space, every student that
might like to be a member may not have that opportunity.
Pre-season tryouts may be held in order to evaluate students who
desire to be a part of a team with some hopeful students being
denied that opportunity for that season. It is our desire to
field a Varsity as well as a Junior Varsity team in each of our
high school sports.
Discipleship Coaching
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is very proud of the men and
women who serve as coaches for our middle school and high school
student-athletes. These talented and experienced adults realize
the importance of the mentoring relationship, which needs to
exist between a coach and the student athlete. The student
athlete is more important than athletics. Our coaches are
teachers dedicated to making the athletic experience as
successful for the student athlete as possible. Your prayer for
and support of this group is appreciated.
Once again, thank you for visiting our website. I pray that
you have found it insightful and helpful.
In His Service,
Lonnie Tvrdy
Director of Athletics |
