WE ARE GCA
The Grace Christian Academy Eagles' Athletic Department exists to support the school’s overall mission by providing a Christ-centered competitive athletic program that develops Christian character, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. Grace Christian Academy offers a variety of athletic opportunities for secondary students in grades 6th-12th.
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Our elementary students are encouraged to stay active throughout the school week through Physical Education, which they have three times a week. We believe that healthy hearts produce healthy minds, and we strive to provide our students with the best athletic opportunities. Our elementary students also enjoy recess every day after their lunchtime.
C4 PHILOSOPHY
1) CHRIST CENTERED---FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS AND SEEK HIM (HEB. 12:2, JAMES 1:4)
Providing a coaching staff of called, committed Christian professionals. Modeling Christ-like character to our student athletes, integrating biblical principles through discipleship, devotions, and other resources. Teaching students to view athletics and competition from a biblical perspective.
2) COMPETITIVE—SO RUN YOUR RACE TO WIN (1 COR. 9:24-25)
Enabling our athletes to achieve their personal best for the glory of God. Celebrating each athlete’s unique abilities along with fostering team accomplishments. Challenging students to reach their fullest athletic potential. Developing a comprehensive program for all student athletes. Providing professional coaches who strive to be lifelong learners in their respective sports
3) CHARACTER BASED— WALK IN A MANNER WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING (PHIL 1:27)
Instilling discipline and personal accountability. Teaching student athletes to respect authority, teammates, opponents, and the games in which they compete. Developing leadership skills to better serve the team, school, and community. Instilling a desire to serve the school and community. Encouraging participation and support of all sports and school activities. Instilling in our athletes-- loyalty, integrity, patience, perseverance, love, joy, peace, and self-control
4) COMMITTED—LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND RUN YOUR RACE WITH ENDURANCE (HEB. 12:1)
Developing an unrelenting pursuit of a goal or potential. Teaching our athletes to strive to be their best and do the most with what God has given. Instilling in our athletes that Christianity is not an excuse for mediocrity or passive acceptance of defeat.
TRANSFORM FORM
Transfer students from 10th-12th grade wishing to participate in athletics need to fill out a TAPPS Transfer Form.
Click here to download the Athletic TAPPS Transfer Form.
SPORTS PHYSICAL
For students to participate in sports (including practices), the athletic office needs to have a physical on file.
Click here to download the Athletic Physical Form.
ELEMENTARY SPORTS CLINICS
The Athletic Department does extend invitations to all elementary students who are interested in sports. The Athletic Department has partnered with several outside clinics to host basketball, soccer, and volleyball clinics. Please keep an eye on our website and Eagle Insider for information on dates and sign-ups throughout the year.
