Athletics Philosophy

PCA Athletics Philosophy

At PCA, we consistently strive to create a culture that is set apart from the competition.  While we compete to win, our greater goal is to glorify God through sport, and positively impact all that we come in contact with, hoping that they will recognize something different in the PCA community.  We have received positive feedback from our opposing fans many times over the years and it is our goal to maintain and enhance this culture. We regularly teach and encourage our students to cheer for our team and not against the other team.  In fact, we encourage our student section and fans to go crazy cheering for our teams! 
 
While we cheer for our teams, we regularly remind our students the following: we don’t engage the officials, we don’t boo, we don’t engage the opposing team during competition, and we don’t cheer or make noise when another team is preparing for a goal, standing at the free throw line, etc.  In an effort to help our students (and all of us) welcome visiting teams, we ask all fans (parents, family members, and friends) who are attending PCA athletic events to join us in cheering for our team and creating an atmosphere that is inviting to our guests and glorifying to God.  Please refrain from yelling at officials and allow our coaches to handle disputing calls when needed. This will reinforce the message we are conveying to our students and ensure that we are all on the same page.  Negative behavior by adult fans continues to be a serious concern at athletic events making it difficult to recruit and retain high school officials.  To view a video from NFHS, follow this link: Fan Behavior
 
We work hard to have the best possible hospitality for our officials and opposing teams because we want them to know there is something special here.  We strive to utilize every interaction to introduce them to Jesus.  Thank you for joining us in our mission to glorify God through PCA Athletics!