AACS Athletics Program
Athletics Parent Meeting Webinar August 21, 2023
Parent and Student-Athlete Handbook
As Christians we are commanded by Scripture to always do our best. We are committed to providing the resources necessary for our transformational coaches to help motivate student-athletes to achieve the highest levels of athletic success. During this process, we will always strive to follow God’s will for our lives, loving God and others. We believe we have a great opportunity to shine our light so others may see our good deeds and glorify our Father in Heaven.
The AACS athletic program emphasizes fundamentals of athletic skills, along with school spirit and enjoyment of team activities and relationships. It provides opportunities for student-athletes to learn the ideals of sportsmanship, lessons of character, emotional endurance and resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. In training and competition, student-athletes learn how to develop skills and apply them, how to set realistic and ambitious goals, how to work within a group, and how to meet the challenges of the moment. They benefit from integrating athletics and academics into their educational experience.
The success of the AACS program is fueled by an outstanding coaching staff, some of whom teach academic classes during the day. Students benefit from their relationships with faculty in the classroom as well as on the field, creating a well-rounded connection with their coaches and teachers.
All activities within the sports program exemplify the school’s commitment to a Christ-like witness, and reflect AACS policies, procedures and philosophies. Participation in athletics at AACS is open to all students contingent upon their meeting the criteria of academics, character, and athletic skill. 70% of upper school students participate in a competitive sport. Participants are regarded not only as athletes, but as student-athletes; therefore, consideration is given to their academic schedules when scheduling practices and games. AACS student-athletes will be held to high standards of excellence in the classroom and on the field.
