Athletics

Program Philosophy

The following guidelines have been developed to help students, parents, and coaches understand the objectives and guidelines of participation in athletic activities at each grade level.
 

Grades 7 & 8 (Middle School Teams)

The philosophy of middle school athletics that is the basis of our program is to maximize participation in a developmental setting. Each participant will be given equal opportunities to participate in both practices and games to develop their individual skills. The maximum number of athletes will be kept on the rosters. (see tryout guidelines).
 

Junior Varsity Program

The junior varsity level is intended for those who display the potential of continued development into productive varsity level performers. As a developmental team, there should be no seniors on junior varsity teams (approved by coaches 11/15/95). Although some sports allow juniors to play J.V. it is not a common practice. The athletic director must be consulted before the placement of juniors is made.

Junior Varsity programs work towards achieving a balance between continued team and player development and striving for victory. For all team members, meaningful contest participation will exist over the course of a season, however, a specified amount of playing time is never guaranteed. The outcome of the contest becomes a consideration at this level. It does not come at the expense of sportsmanship.
 

Varsity Teams

Varsity competition is the culmination of each sports’ program. Preparing to win, striving for victory in each contest and working to reach the teams’ and individuals’ maximum potential are the goals at the varsity level. A sound attitude and advanced level of skill are prerequisites for a position on a varsity team. A varsity sport requires a maximum commitment on the part of the athlete to achieve these goals.

Squad size at the varsity level is limited. The number of roster positions is relative to the students’ acceptance of their individual roles in pursuit of the team’s goals. While contest participation over the course of a season is desirable, a specific amount of playing time at the varsity level is never guaranteed. The outcome of the contest is a major consideration at this level. It does not come at the expense of sportsmanship.

The varsity coach is the leader of that sports’ program and determines the system of instruction and strategy for that program. The communication among the modified, junior varsity and varsity programs is the responsibility of the varsity coach.