athlete code of conduct

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BACS KINGDOM ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT The Bay Area Christian Athlete “So, whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” I Cor. 10:31 The BAC athlete must realize that all things should be done for God’s glory. The scriptures teach that God is glorified when Christians seek to please Him in their actions, reactions, speech and thoughts. The Christian athlete’s goal is to glorify God by performing as Christ would perform as a member of a sports team. “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men.” Col. 3:23 The BAC athlete can glorify God by performing to the best of his ability at all times. To do less than one’s best is to dishonor God. The Christian athlete’s goal is to glorify God by giving 100% to become the best possible team player he can be. If the athlete gives his/her best each day in practice, then his/her best will get better each day in practice. To give less than your best will not improve your best. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” Matt. 5:16 The BAC athlete is to be an ambassador and a witness for Christ on the court/field as well as off the court/field. The athlete represents his/her school, family, coaches and the Lord in his/her actions, reactions, attitudes, speech and thoughts. S/he is to maintain a Christian witness by exhibiting self-control, teamwork and good sportsmanship. A goal of the BAC athlete must be to exemplify Christ by displaying a lifestyle parallel to Biblical teachings. “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same judgment.” I Cor. 1:10 The BAC athlete is expected to put the team ahead of the individual desires. Athletics provide an opportunity for individuals to learn to work together as a team. Although each BAC athlete is important, the best interest of the team is put ahead of the interest of the individual. Individuals are to perform unselfishly so that the team can be exalted and succeed. The athlete will develop a genuine meekness as s/he looks beyond self for the good of the team. The goal of the true team player is to realize that games will be won by team effort and not by individual performances. “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” I Tim. 4:12

The BAC athlete is naturally viewed as a leader in the school. As a leader, each athlete is expected to maintain a high standard of conduct before the Lord and in the sight of the student body. Leadership is developed within players as they see their duty to live above reproach. A leader is a player that “goes the extra step” in outwitting the opposition, who supports teammates, and gives them the courage and faith to carry on when all looks dark and hopeless. A leader is a player who is always ready to do what is required and more, and one who accepts the blame or the credit with equal grace and dignity. The goal of a leader is to live by example in a spirit of service to others. “So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” I Cor. 9:26-27 The BAC athlete should desire to be a true competitor, not merely someone who plays a sport. The following describes a true competitor: 1. S/he never gives up. S/he plays as if every play means the championship. 2. S/he does not get discouraged when s/he makes a mistake. S/he just comes back harder on the next play. 3. S/he is consistent. S/he does his/her job play after play. The true competitor does not relax on the job and you best not relax against the true competitor. 4. S/he makes things happen. Because of his/her enthusiasm and dedication other team members catch fire from him/her. 5. S/he does not play cautiously. S/he is always aggressive; always on the attack. S/he is not reckless, but knows what has to be done and s/he does it. 6. S/he may do his/her best and still not be satisfied. S/he knows that with practice and hard work ones best can get better. The true competitor pays the price. S/he lives for the competition. It is his/her pain and his/her joy; it is his/her frustration and his/her fulfillment; it is his/her slavery and his/her freedom. The competitor carries the lessons of competition inside him/her self; the lessons that s/he will apply to life as s/he did to the game; the lesson that will serve him/her throughout life. I have read the Athlete Code of Conduct and agree to abide by these values stated above: __________________________________ Athlete signature

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