Athletics K-12 Lookbook

ATHLETICS

The Valley Christian Athletic Program exists for three primary purposes. One of those is to teach life lessons that come through true competition - effort, teamwork, sportsmanship, preparation, dignity, worth, and handling adversity. We also exist to be a strong outreach branch of the VCS ministry in that we strive to share the gospel message through words and actions with everyone and in every situation. While doing so, we provide a Christian environment for entertainment and competition. And, finally, we exist to provide Christian role models of the highest skill levels in our coaching staff with the intent on forming Christlike character in our athletes.

GENERAL INFORMATION

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS

1. Completed Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Form

2. Concussion Form

3. Parent Consent

All forms can be found on our athletic website at gowarriors.net under Athletic Department.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FOR GRADES 6-9 ONLY)

1. Uniform Shirt

2. Uniform Shorts

Uniforms can be purchased directly from your Physical Education teacher.

COST FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS

Elementary The LWN fee for each sports session is $50.

Junior High

High School

The athletic fee is $75 per sport for the first two sports in a school year, the third sport is free.

The athletic fee is $95 per sport for the first two sports in a school year, the third sport is free.

Additional Fees: Many of our teams will also purchase their uniform or have additional “spirit pack” costs that can include warm-ups and practice gear, which will be purchased and owned by the student.

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Visit gowarriors.net and click on “camps.”

CLUB PROGRAM

Ice Hockey

CONTACTS

Vice President/Director K-12 Athletics & Physical Education

Eric Scharrenberg eric@vcs.net

High School Director of Athletics

Ryan Realini rrealini@vcs.net

K-12 Physical Education Administrator

Adam Gill agill@vcs.net

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Valley Splash: valleysplash.com

Certified Athletic Trainer

Kalei Cerone kcerone@vcs.net

Certified Athletic Trainer

Chloe Aubol caubol@vcs.net

Associate Athletic Director

Jackie Hinojosa jhinojosa@vcs.net

Athletic Department Assistant

Kendra Stewart

krstewart@vcs.net

408.513.2455

Valley Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS

We strive to teach wellness concepts and physical skills that will inspire students to embrace a proactive and healthy lifestyle.

LITTLE WARRIOR NATION (LWN)

Little Warrior Nation (LWN) is an exciting extracurricular opportunity for all VCES students to learn the fundamentals of a wide variety of sports. VCHS coaches and student athletes from the different athletic disciplines work with our elementary students to teach skills as well as share devotions, testimonies, and lessons on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Fall LWN

Soccer - 4th/5th (Coed)

Baseball - 4th/5th (Coed)

All Sports - K/1st (Coed)

All Sports - 2nd/3rd (Coed)

Winter LWN

Football - 4th/5th (Coed)

THE INSIDE LOOK PROGRAM

Spring LWN

Girls Basketball - 4th/5th

Boys Basketball - 4th/5th

All Sports - K/1st (Coed)

All Sports - 2nd/3rd (Coed)

The Inside Look program is a unique opportunity for 4th and 5th grade students to get a glimpse at what game day is really like for VCHS student athletes. Each sport will have a slightly different experience, but all the young Warriors will walk away with a deeper appreciation for the effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship required to participate on a high school team.

Football l Basketball l Baseball

Other After-School Opportunities:

• 5th Grade Girls Basketball

• 5th Grade Boys Basketball

• Track Meet

• March Madness - 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

• After-School Golf

• After-School Tennis

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

PE courses are taught by our highly trained PE staff where students participate in PE twice a week, and kindergarten students attend an additional day of motor lab to further develop their gross motor skills. VCS partners with SPARK PE to offer the highest quality of Physical Education to our students. SPARK PE is designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes. After more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is one of the best physical education programs in the world. VCS PE teachers take part in annual training to use this curriculum and several of our staff have earned the certification title of “SPARK Certified Instructor.”

• Building a Foundation and Jumping

• Soccer: Dribbling, Kicking, Trapping

• Flag Football: Passing, Catching, Throwing

• Basketball: Dribbling, Passing, Catching

• Pickleball: Rackets and Paddles

• Parachute Play

• Cooperatives and Manipulatives

• Hockey: Puck Handling, Shooting, Passing

• Handball: Passing and Catching

• Focus on Fitness

• Flying Disc: Throwing and Catching

• Volleyball: Passing and Receiving

• Dance: Fundamental Movements

• Baseball and Wiffle ball

HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Athletic Leadership and Performance –5th Grade Elective

Students will be introduced to a variety of athletic, health, and leadership topics relevant to elementary school students. Each student will be involved in activities and lessons that will help them be competent. Sign-ups take place in August of each year through the elementary office.

JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS

VCJH competes at the highest level of athletics in Santa Clara County. Offering balanced programs across 25 teams competing in 13 different sports, our coaches are committed to modeling Christian values both on and off the athletic field and preparing our emerging student-athletes to be leaders in the community.

Fall

LEAGUE AFFILIATION

Santa Clara County East Side Junior High Coaches Association (SCCESJHCA)

AFFILIATION

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

Flag Football (6,7,8)

Girls Softball (6,7,8)

Girls Volleyball (6,7,8)

Coed Cross Country (6,7,8)*

Baseball Training (6,7,8)

Girls Golf (6,7,8)

*Non-Cut Sports

Winter 1

Girls Basketball (7,8)

Wrestling (6,7,8)*

Winter 2

Boys Basketball (6,7,8)

6th Girls Basketball

Spring 1

Boys Soccer (6,7,8)

Girls Soccer (6,7,8)

Coed Tennis (6,7,8)*

Girls Volleyball (6,7,8)

Boys Volleyball (6,7,8)

Spring 2

Coed Track & Field (6,7,8)*

Boys Golf (6,7,8)

Coed Water Polo (6,7,8)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

VCS partners with SPARK PE to offer the highest quality of Physical Education to our students. SPARK PE is designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes. After more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is one of the best physical education programs in the world. VCS PE teachers take part in annual training to use this curriculum and several of our staff have earned the certification title of “SPARK Certified Instructor.”

• Flag Football

• Ultimate Frisbee

• Handball

• Basketball

• Sabakiball

• Soccer

• Badminton and Ping Pong

• Track & Field

• Hockey

HUMAN PERFORMANCE

• Focus on Fitness

• Pickleball

• Swimming

• Water Polo

• Cooperatives

• Softball

• Aerobics

• Volleyball

After-School Athletic Performance – Available to all 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders Students can sign up for Athletic Performance sessions that take place Monday through Thursday, from 3:15-4:30pm throughout the school year. These sessions are designed to improve power, strength, and athletic performance in all areas of sports.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

“Pursuing Victory with Honor”

The Athletic Department’s goal is to teach life lessons through disciplined training and the preparation for competition: how to gracefully handle and overcome adversity, work as a team, and display Christ-like sportsmanship both on and off the field. Each of our athletic programs believe that preparation is never wasted, it’s an investment in the future. Valley Christian High School (VCHS) continues to grow beyond our extensive offerings of championship-caliber Warrior teams to come alongside our student-athletes in all aspects of their training and competing. VCHS student athletes regularly compete with distinction at the local, state, and national level, a rare occurrence at a high school of this size. We are proud members of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Pursuing Victory with Honor.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS

Completed Athletic Pre-participating Physical form. This form can be found on our athletic website at gowarriors.net under RESOURCES.

Any transfer student who intends to participate in interscholastic athletics is encouraged to contact the High School Athletic Director, Ryan Realini (rrealini@vcs.net) to meet and review the CIF transfer process.

REQUIRED FORMS

1. Completed Athletic Pre-participation Physical Form

2. Concussion Form

3. Parent Consent

COST FOR PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS

Additional Fees: Many of our teams will also purchase their uniform or have additional “spirit pack” costs that can include warm-ups and practice gear, which will be purchased and owned by the student.

SPORTS PROGRAMS

Fall

Coed Cross Country*

Girls Field Hockey

Football*

Girls Golf

Girls Tennis

Girls Volleyball

Boys Water Polo

Girls Water Polo

Winter

Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

Ice Hockey (club)

Boys Soccer

Girls Soccer Wrestling*

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Visit gowarriors.net and click on “camps.”

*Non-Cut Sports

Spring

Coed Badminton Baseball

Coed Diving*

Boys Golf

Boys Lacrosse Softball

WARRIORS IN COLLEGE

Biola University NCAA D2

Boston College NCAA D1

Cal Baptist NCAA D1

Cal Lutheran University NCAA D3

Columbia University NCAA D1

Duke University NCAA D1

LSU NCAA D1

Montana State NCAA D1

AFFILIATIONS

West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL)

Central Coast Section (CCS)

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)

Morgan State NCAA D1

Boys Swimming*

Girls Swimming*

Boys Tennis

Track & Field*

Boys Volleyball

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Valley Splash: valleysplash.com

Northwest Nazarene University NCAA D2

Sacramento State NCAA D1

San Diego State NCAA D1

San Jose State University NCAA D1

Santa Clara University NCAA D1

Stanford NCAA D1

UC Davis NCAA D1

UC Riverside NCAA D1

UC Santa Cruz NCAA D3

University of Kansas NCAA D1

Washington State NCAA D1

Whittier College NCAA D3

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Our Physical Education (PE) mission is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life.

A physically educated student at VCS:

• Actively participates

• Maintains high character

• Understands the importance of physical literacy

• Develops a foundation for making healthy decisions

SPARK

VCS partners with SPARK PE to offer the highest quality of Physical Education & Health to our students. SPARK PE is designed to be more inclusive, active, and fun than traditional PE classes. After more than 20 years of ongoing research and field testing nationwide, SPARK PE is one of the best physical education programs in the world. VCS PE teachers take part in annual training to use this curriculum and several of our staff have earned the certification title of “SPARK Certified Instructor.”

• Weekly Health Class Meetings

• Focus on Fitness

• Badminton and Ping Pong

• Flag Football

• Pickleball

• Handball

• Basketball

• Swimming

• Wiffle Ball

• Volleyball

• Hockey

• Track & Field

REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Uniforms:

• Uniform Shirt

• Uniforms Shorts

Uniforms are purchased directly from your PE teacher.

HUMAN PERFORMANCE CENTER

The Human Performance Center (HPC) provides year-round, sports-specific training to maximize strength, power, speed, and athletic performance for all Valley Christian athletes. Our trainers come from both collegiate and professional sports backgrounds and offer sports-specific athletic development classes during and after school.

Classes - these are available to grades 10, 11, 12 only during class selection:

• Foundations of Baseball

• Foundations of Water Polo

• Indoor Athletic Performance (Boys)

• Indoor Athletic Performance (Girls)

• Outdoor Athletic Performance

• Football Performance

WARRIOR STRONG

300 athletes participate each day “Everyone is an Athlete”

MISSION STATEMENT

Valley Christian Schools’ mission is to provide a nurturing environment o ering quality education supported by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world.

VISION STATEMENT

A world where every student pursues their personal Quest for Excellence™

FOUNDING STATEMENT

Valley Christian Schools supports the homes and churches of students in providing an education that is grounded in the Judeo-Christian values of the Bible, as reflected in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. Valley Christian Schools is committed to a Quest for Excellence™ in all of its educational programs, and provides a comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum with a rigorous college preparatory program. Firmly founded on Christian values, Valley Christian Schools challenges youth to aspire toward lives of character, service and influence while pursuing their individual Quests for Excellence

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