Welcome to athletics at Western Christian Middle School!!
I appreciate the opportunity to share with you our philosophy of athletics at WCJH. I have been involved in athletics at various levels (player, parent, coach) and feel that the benefits of a Christ-centered athletic program extend well beyond a win-loss record.
Athletics provide an opportunity to grow in Godly character as our athletes face situations within their teams and within competition which represent situations they will face in their lives. Each athlete will encounter individual challenges which will aid them in their Christian growth. Challenges of self-control, commitment, humility, perseverance, encouragement – to name a few – directly reflect real life. Our vision is for coaches, athletes, fans, and parents to work together to pursue this growth.
Objectives
The following represent the objectives of the Athletic Department at WCS. The objectives involve all coaches, athletes, and staff members of the program.
To keep the well-being of the TEAM and the individual as the priority in what we do and teach in our coaching. We recognize the tremendous responsibility we have as coaches to be a positive influence on our young athletes.
To develop in our athletes the individual and team skills necessary to compete successfully and reach their God-given potential. Athletic ability is a gift from God and should be used to His honor.
To teach our athletes to compete with a humble attitude, and to win and lose with grace and dignity.
To treat each opponent with respect.
To teach our athletes to submit to the rules of the game and the officials who enforce the regulations. Our goal is to win, but only in an appropriate manner.
To model Christ in actions, words, and attitudes.
To strive for EXCELLENCE in our play, recognizing that as Christians everything we strive to do is to be done as unto the Lord. “Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do as though you were working for the Lord, rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23
To understand the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Coaches and students have other tasks in life besides athletics; the demands on their time, energy, and enthusiasm must be reasonable.
To excel as a program within our league, our goal being to win the league championship of each sport we compete in.
Participation in athletics presents a unique opportunity to enjoy God's gifts, experience the joy of competition and camaraderie, and grow in many areas of life. My prayer is that our athletes have a positive experience during their years competing for WCJH and carry with them many special memories as they graduate to high school.
In Christ,
Laura McInteer
Athletic Director
Western Christian Middle School
(909) 624-8291 ext. 300
District Offices
3105 Padua Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
Phone (909) 624-8291
Fax (909) 621-4506
High School
100 W 9th St.
Upland, California 91786
Phone (909) 920-5858
Fax (909) 985-3449
Upland Campus Preschool 242 West 9th Street
Upland, CA
91786
Phone (909) 920-5350
Fax (909) 291-4726
