In a private-Christian high school setting, competing in the state association may present unique challenges for coaches and athletic directors. The expectation to compete with the best and achieve the highest accolades often clashes with the school’s mission and genuine care for each athlete. No doubt, your mission communicates both excellence and the development of Christ-like character and finding a balance between mission and expectation can be difficult. What are the ways we can develop athletes while fostering a winning program?

Athletic training often begins early in life. What begins as a way for parents to keep children active and moving, may eventually turn into a lifelong passion for games that continues to grow well into adulthood. Once these young athletes reach high-school age, they tend to commit to a sport, and their training intensifies. In a secondary school setting, how can student-athletes be supported best in a way that keeps their growing bodies healthy?

Erma Bombeck once said, “When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left but could say I've used everything you gave me.”

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The MPC Way continues to make waves through the Mount Paran Christian sports community. To be able to demonstrate the core value of integrity, one must exhibit strong moral character and honesty when no one is watching. This characteristic should not go unnoticed, for MPC coaches believe it is vital for the athletics program and its athletes. Showcasing integrity often, especially in times of adversity, can prove difficult; however, this is not the case for the dominant MPC Lady Eagles volleyball team!