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TENNESSEE TEMPLE ATHLETICS |
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When winning is kept in the right perspective, our student athletes are allowed to develop without fear of failure. They learn to understand the value of praise, as well as that of constructive criticism. Winning must be accomplished while competing in the purest sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. Character is shaped through athletic competition that will carry over into all other areas of life. It is our desire that every athlete, coach, parent and spectator enjoys the total experience of athletics and Tennessee Temple Academy. Therefore, the Athletic Department of Tennessee Temple Academy, being fully-convinced of the value of interscholastic sports competition related to the fulfillment of the school's mission motto of "Educating for Eternity," and recognizing that athletics at TTA Schools is a means to an end rather than an end in itself, purposes that the interscholastic sports program provide for as many students as possible the opportunity to: 1. Experience healthy sports competition at a level of skillfulness and excellence, not afforded through physical education or intramurals. (Psalm 33:3) "Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy." 2. Foster an understanding of the dynamics of teamwork while working towards the common goal of becoming the best team possible. (Corinthians 12:12) "For even as the body is one, and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ." 3. Enhance God's reputation before a watching world through the demonstration of skillful/excellent play, and the consistent display of Christian character. (I Corinthians 10:31) "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God...." 4. Develop mentoring relationships between coach and player, as well as player with player. 5. Grow in the manifestation of Godly character as he or she faces situations in the arena of athletics which are representative of situations to be faced in life. a. Unselfishness - learning to set aside personal goals for the overall success of the team.
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Tennessee Temple Academy athletics exists to provide a competitive,
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Tennessee Temple Academy embraces the belief that the athletes come first. Winning is secondary. Our emphasis is to see spiritual growth in both the players and coaches as well as to encourage good sportsmanship from the fans at the games. Our ultimate goal is that the world will see Christ is us as we compete.
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Coaches are stewards. They have been divinely placed in the coaching ministry to meet the spiritual, mental, and physical needs of the athlete. It is important then, that since they have been called into this position of authority and responsibility that they know how to carry out their duties biblically. The Tennessee Temple philosophy of coaching must stem directly from its educational philosophy. The major purpose is to cause Temple athletes to act and think like Jesus Christ. We want our athletes to possess positive Christ-like character qualities, and to express them openly through athletics. We are most interested in building external values in our athletes, and therefore need to stress attitudes and actions in relation to God's Word. Temple coaches will be confronted with all types of life situations where they can teach biblical perspectives, including intensity, diligence, dependability, patience, and other Christ-like qualities. The attitude and approach of the coach is crucial in Christian athletics because Luke 6:40 states, "The pupil is not above his teacher, but everyone that is perfect shall be as his teacher." Or, in the context of athletics, "When an athlete has been fully trained he will become like his coach." A coach in a Christian school is called to an important and influential position. He is an ambassador for Christ (II Corinthians 5:20). |
