Athletic Department Philosophy

The foundation of all interscholastic athletic programs and school activities at Divine Savior Academy is the Word of God. All programs are offered as an opportunity to grow as Christians outside of the academic school setting. All coaches and participants strive to model Christian behaviors and attitudes.

Athletic Department Mission

The mission of our athletic and activity programs is to develop and strengthen our participants’ talents and abilities through unique learning opportunities difficult to duplicate in other areas of school life. The purpose of our programs is to develop Christ-like character qualities in our participants such as teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, humility, and living faith in all situations.

Athletic Department Policies

All policies contained in this handbook have been revised and adopted by the school’s executive council in accordance with the rules and regulations of the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association) and the school’s administration.

Athletic Department Objectives

1. Spiritual Development
   1. Provide a Christian environment where student athletes can grow in faith.
   2. Encourage student athletes to let their light shine through great effort and good sportsmanship, properly representing their Savior and doing all to God’s glory.
2. Intellectual Development
   1. Student athletes learn to put school work before their athletic involvement.
   2. Student athletes learn exercises, skills and rules specific to their sport.
3. Physical Development
   1. Student athletes learn to respect their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.
   2. Student athletes discipline and train themselves according to the physical needs of their sport.
   3. Student athletes will develop strength, stamina, skills, and abilities.
4. Social Development
   1. Provide an environment where team play, cooperation, and respect for teammates and opponents is a priority.
   2. Learn self-discipline, service, and humility as attitudes of team play that carry over into life.
   3. Encourage friendships between teammates as they strive to reach their athletic potential.
   4. Instill in student athletes the fact that participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege with accompanying responsibilities.
   5. Foster in student athletes an attitude that they faithfully commit themselves to all training rules.
5. Emotional Development
   1. Student athletes learn to cope in a Christian manner with feelings they experience in competition such as winning, losing, anger, trust, jealousy, frustration, etc.
   2. Understand that winning is doing their best with their God-given talents, both individually and collectively.
   3. Develop in the student athlete the sense of satisfaction and joy that comes from using their God-given talents to their fullest.

Athletic Programs Offered