Athletics

Athletics

PHILOSOPHY OF ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

The athletic program at CLHS is an integral part of our school program. A broad and sound sports program for all students can provide invaluable experiences for all participants. As such, it provides certain opportunities and emphasizes definite aims that are difficult to duplicate in other high school activities. Our athletic objectives are as follows:

To always put Christ first in all athletic endeavors and whatever we do, "Do all to the Glory of God".
To empower Spirit filled coaches that lead our programs in a Christ pleasing manner developing a positive attitude of continual growth in strong Christian values.
To encourage and develop in each athlete sell-control, self-confidence, loyalty, leadership, responsibility, teamwork, work ethic, mental toughness, initiative, and friendship.
To develop within each athlete the individual and team skills necessary to compete successfully and to encourage each athlete to reach that individual's God-given potential.
To emphasize the importance of success (winning) while developing young Christian Citizens to play and practice at a maximum ability level with maximum effort. We honorably strive for the district and state championships.
To have our best athletes competing in multiple sports. We want to encourage our athletes to be multiple sport athletes so they can reach their potential as athletes. We believe in the value of cross training, competition, and developing the athlete to his or her highest potential.
To serve the community by providing entertainment and establishing a common ground of interest which will draw citizens together in support of the school.

PHILOSOPHY OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Strength and conditioning has become an increasingly more important part of preparation for success in male and female athletic events. Any program which demands championship level competition from its athletes must commit itself to the modalities, which best accommodate the needs of the athletes within a particular sport.

The core of any strength and conditioning program addresses the need for absolute strength. Absolute strength exercises involve the movement of body weight through space with little or no regard for completion time. These exercises produce gains in muscle, tendon, and ligament strength, as well as increases in overall body mass. Absolute strength exercises include bench press, incline press, squat, and auxiliary exercises for the arms, legs, torso, and neck.

Plyometric training is another vital part of the strength and conditioning package. Sport-specific jumping drills greatly increase lower body explosiveness and agility. Upper body plyometrics drills can prove beneficial to athletes as well. Plyometric training is progressive in nature, beginning with simple jumping exercises and continuing carefully toward more advanced exercises. With time, athletes can progress to hopping and bounding drills, and even to very advanced shock jumping.

An effective strength and conditioning program must include development of quickness and agility. In almost every sport, changing directions quickly is of utmost importance. It was once thought that quickness and agility were inherent. But with the correct training methods, the athlete will have the skills required to compete at the highest level.

A physical exam is required for all athletes to participate in athletics.

A physical form MUST be completed prior to participation in athletics for the upcoming school year.
Physical Exams and medical history forms must be completed using the school’s forms. These forms can be picked up in the office.

Concordia Lutheran High School is a member of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS)

CLHS Athletic Handbook

NCAA Clearing House information

Athletic Director: Cynthia Griffing

Athletic Questions or Comments? E-mail them to griffingc@concordiacrusaders.org