LCA Athletic Department Purpose Statement
The purpose of the LCA Athletic Department is to discover, develop, and apply a Kingdom Vision for athletics. Our goal is to produce true champions who consistently live out the virtues of humility, discipline, courage, and honor.
Champions...
Sports culture in America produces many winners but few champions. Champions are athletes who reflect Christ through exemplary moral character and excellent athletic skills.Consistently Live Out...
Athletes are expected to develop a lifestyle of virtuous living in each of the private and public spheres to which they belong. Consistent character is lived out at home and at school, on the court or field, at private or school-sponsored social events, and in all circumstances.Humility
Humility is the disposition of Christ which regards one's teammates as more important than oneself, placing their interests over his own in a spirit of service and honor.LCA athletes demonstrate humility by:
- Being teachable toward peers, teachers, and coaches without becoming resentful or angry
- Willingly embracing growth and maturity in their personal lives and in their sport
- Recognizing that being a part of a team requires self-control and selflessness combined with a sincere love for one's teammates.
- Accepting whatever position assigned to them on the team and excelling at it without complaint
- Taking responsibility for their behavior and not complaining, being negative, or making excuses
- Enthusiastically supporting, serving and encouraging teammates
Discipline
Self-control is one of the chief virtues of all great athletes. It controls our thoughts, our speech, our choices and our actions. It is the virtue that restricts and controls selfish desires and corrects thoughtless, impulsive behavior, while promoting team unity and sportsmanship.LCA athletes demonstrate discipline by...
- Maintaining excellence in all academic classes
- Attending all practices and being on time
- Consistently putting forth maximum effort in practices and games
- Diligently working toward self-improvement physically, mentally, and spiritually
Courage
Courage is "the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger or pain without fear." It is the virtue that overcomes obstacles, problems and difficulties. It is the virtue that makes Difference Makers and Life-Changers.LCA athletes demonstrate courage by...
- Facing challenges in practice and in games with confidence
- Being able to adapt to changing circumstances or hardships in order to prevail
- Never complaining, giving up, or quitting
- Taking risks to grow by breaking habits and by pushing past comfort levels
- Choosing to be positive and optimistic while leading teammates under pressure in difficult or challenging circumstances
Honor
Honor is the sacrificial giving of respect, favor, credit or distinction. The virtue of honor is convincing evidence of a selfless heart and a sincere love for others.LCA athletes demonstrate honor by...
- Praising weaker and stronger teammates for their talents and gifts
- Believing the best about others and looking for the best in them
- Encouraging, praising, and strengthening teammates and coaches
- Showing respect to all people regardless of appearance, skill, or reputation and never leaving anyone out
- Demonstrating a grateful, thankful heart in all circumstances
LCA offers the following sports:
- Football (six-man)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Golf
- Cheerleading
- Track
- Softball
