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Athletics
Working Through Challenging Season by Lance Quessenberry Athletic Director
God has been so good! As we’ve walked through the fall athletic season together, the thought of God’s goodness has popped in my head many times. He Lance Quessenberry has blessed SCA with so many amazing people to work through this challenging season. Our student athletes have had great attitudes as practice and game schedules change multiple times. They have adjusted their expectations as the norms of the past are no longer normal. The changes can cause anxiety and stress, but our student athletes have handled it with flying colors. Coaches are another group who don’t like change to norms. They are well known for established routines that have made their program successful in the past. Unfortunately, our coaches have had to adjust, and even totally revamp, the way they prepare their teams. To their credit, they have done whatever it takes to help their athletes learn mentally and prepare physically. Their “whatever it takes” attitudes should be commended and, as their director, I am proud to be working through this with them. Our awesome faculty has been encouraging and helpful to our student athletes and coaches. They understand the challenges everyone is facing and have put in extra time when needed or communicated needed information to keep everyone on the same page. Thank you, faculty, for your extra efforts! The administrative team is an amazing group. They have found ways to make athletic events happen even though we seemed blocked on every side. They have made
adjustments to provide teams what they need and to make practices, games, and events happen. The fall season that everyone has enjoyed would not have been possible without their leadership and guidance. Lastly, our parents have been understanding when changes come at the last second. Even more, they have been thankful when games are able to be rescheduled, or we find a way to make an event happen. As an Athletic Director, I enjoy the hard work when I know parents appreciate what is being done – not only by our Athletic Department, but also by our coaches, faculty, and Administration. Thank you, parents! Our philosophy during this time has been to keep kids doing what they love for as long as possible. If it takes wearing a mask, social distancing, limiting fans, rescheduling games, or even quarantining, we will do it! Providing our student athletes with these experiences and the opportunity to glorify God with their talents is all that matters. I hope all of you feel the same.
SCA Core Value Encour aging Spiritual Growth We desire that each student know Christ personally and grow in His grace and knowledge, so he/she may impact their world for Him. We understand the importance of godly staff and faculty who model the Christian walk and mentor students to pursue their personal relationship with the Lord.
