Our athletic
philosophy has three parts: coaching on a Biblical foundation,
preparing each athlete for Christian life, with emphasis on
the parents’ role in their children’s athletic participation.
BIBLICAL
FOUNDATION
The Bible,
as the infallible, inerrant, and inspired Word of God, is the
foundation and guide for all knowledge and is basic to all elements
of education and athletics. Because God created, sustains, and
will consummate all things through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ,
the universe and all life are dynamically related to Him and
have the purpose of glorifying Him. These truths are fundamental
to the Christian, parent-led model of education and will permeate
every aspect of our goals and objectives, our teaching methods,
and our athletic philosophy. All representatives of the
association strive to demonstrate Christian values, character,
and “Christ-likeness.” Our athletic environment recognizes the
individuality and worth of each athlete, realizing that there
can be variability in physical ability and learning aptitude.
We help each athlete realize his/her full potential through
effective training and creative coaching methods.
PREPARING EACH ATHLETE FOR LIFE
Christian-based
athletics is a positive ingredient in the home school educational
process. The primary goal of Crown Athletics is to prepare each
athlete to glorify and honor God in all that he does.
We accomplish this by encouraging athletes to become committed
disciples of Christ. We support the family as the primary social
and educational unit, instituted by God by promoting personal
responsibility for both academic and athletic excellence with
a strong work ethic, and integrating home school education with
Christian athletics to help in the development of life skills
and strong Christian character.
ROLE OF PARENTS
We recognize
that parents are commanded to rear their children for God’s
glory by bringing them up in the nurture and discipline of the
Lord (Deuteronomy 6; Ephesians 6:4). The home, therefore, is
to be a place of training and teaching one’s own children. Yet,
the home is not the only established agency of instruction from
the Biblical standpoint. The entire community of believers is
commanded and authorized by God for training and discipline.
Crown
Athletics provides home school students with consistent and
biblical re-enforcement through athletic competition. Parents
work with us to help their athletes build character and a strong
work ethic through athletics, and encourage the athlete to accept
increasing responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
We provide a vital athletic experience that facilitates encouragement,
confidence in one's ability and discipline. Parents play a vital
role in their student's athletic performance, and in their emotional,
social and spiritual development. In cooperation with parents,
we seek to help build strong, confident, yet humble servants
for Christ.