Philosophy

The athletic program at CCS serves to augment and support the CCS educational goals. Athletics can play a vital role in a student’s education by teaching them the value of self-discipline, commitment, teamwork, self-control, setting and achieving goals, perseverance, fellowship, loyalty, and cooperation. Consistent with the CCS mission, it is the objective of the CCS athletic program to teach these lessons as a part of the entire integrated curriculum for those students that choose to participate

Guiding Principles

The CCS Athletic Program is led by the following scriptural principles:

• “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17
• “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value in all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8
• “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, …” Ecclesiastes 9:10a
• “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, … so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 4:10 – 11

The following guiding principles flow from the scriptural principles and support the CCS educational goals:

• Athletics are co-curricular and will not interfere or conflict with CCS academics.
• The athletic program will support CCS academic standards by maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
• The athletic program will not be a financial burden on parents, interfere with the operating budget, or eclipse teacher salaries.
• The athletic program will seek to include individual and team sports.
• CCS teams and individual competitors should be known for dedication, great sportsmanship, and excellence in all areas.
• The athletic program should help develop a culture of discipline through athletic training.
• The athletic program should encourage school spirit and promote fellowship among the athletes and CCS families.

No sport or athletic program will be undertaken unless;

• There are a sufficient number of athletes desiring to participate
• There is sufficient funding
• There are available qualified coaches
• There are appropriate facilities
• There is detailed advanced planning