Philosophy / Policies
Coral Springs Christian Academy’s athletic program offers every eligible student an opportunity to use his/her God-given skills and talents in a school sport team. All team members will display a Christ-centered attitude and Christ honoring behavior at all times.
Participation on any athletic team at CSCA is a privilege. It should be looked upon as such and treated with respect. It is important that any student desiring to participate
be eligible by demonstrating command of his/her spiritual life,family life, and school life.
Every eligible student who desires to participate will be given the opportunity to try and make the team.
EXPECTATIONS
Students, parents, coaches, and fans are to demonstrate Christian principles in all circumstances. It is expected that everyone associated with CSCA team sports will support and encourage our players as well as one another.
Our athletes are expected to try to play their very best with an appropriate Christian attitude at all times. They are expected to behave properly
at school, at home, and on the playing field. They are expected to excel academically and spiritually as well as athletically. They are expected to be champions for Christ and positive role models.
All student athletes are expected to meet and, whenever possible, exceed the Standards for Excellence at CSCA. Parents and fans are expected to properly support and
encourage all of our players and treat the other teams and officials with respect and dignity. Players, Parents, and Fans will be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.
Any consequences for failing to meet these expectations will be determined by the CSCA Athletic Director and the Head Coach.
COMPETITION
Coaches are expected to use each player’s gifts to allow the individual
and the team to compete at the highest level. Our younger age teams will focus on fun, with playing time for all being evenly distributed. As the players move up, the competition will increase accordingly. Some players will start, others will be subs, and some
may receive very little playing time. At the Varsity level, all parents and fans will support the philosophy that our best players will play. It is our belief that all games should be played to win with integrity, through a Christ-honoring approach.
TEAM/PLAYER SELECTION
All teams shall have a designated try-out period to be determined by the Head Coach. Players will be selected based on attitude, grades, “coach-ability”, and talent.
The number of players on a team will be large enough to have a strong competitive team, but not too large to deter from the individual attention each player deserves when playing on a school team. We do not want to “cut” anyone from a team; however, our coaches will choose those most qualified to represent the school in the particular activity.
SPORTS SEASON GUIDE
CSCA is subject to FHSAA regulations regarding when teams can begin practice and/or begin playing games. Due to the nature of the FHSAA calendar, there will be an overlap between the FALL and WINTER seasons, and the WINTER and SPRING seasons. This overlap of seasons cannot be avoided. Therefore, for those who play more than one sport in consecutive seasons, please be aware of this challenge.
Students who are members of a fall sport team will be given permission to tryout for a winter team on a date that will be worked out between the two coaches.
Likewise, students who are members of a winter sport team will be given permission to tryout for a spring team on a date that will be worked out between the two coaches.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
CSCA will follow the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) rule requiring students to maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Each student’s GPA will be checked at the end of each semester.
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE (Revised Policy effective with the 2011/2012 school year)
In order for a student to be eligible to participate in a school-sponsored event (practice, game, or other event), the student must not be unexcused from school, nor more than one hour late to school on the day of a practice, event, or game,
SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS
A student who is suspended from school may not participate in any practice/game during the time frame of the suspension. The Athletic Director will determine all other issues of ineligibility.
QUITTING A TEAM
Any student athlete who quits a team after being named a member of that team will be ineligible to participate in the next season or sport.
UNIFORMS
The coach will distribute school team uniforms in the beginning of the season. It is the responsibility of the player to take proper care of the uniform and have it ready for games. Each coach will determine what is to be worn to school on game days. We expect student athletes to be in full compliance with the CSCA dress code at all times. All school team uniforms must be cleaned and returned at the end of the season. Lost or damaged uniforms are the responsibility of the player/parent.
Crusader Athlete Commitment
As a Crusader Athlete, I will commit to:
• Exemplary Christian Behavior.
• Being a positive member of CSCA.
• Practicing hard & playing fair.
• Attend practices & games.
• Fully support my teammates.
• Fully support my coaches.
• Fully using my God given talents.
Ephesians 6:11
“Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand
against the schemes of the devil.”