What an opportunity your child has to participate in athletics at Trinity!  By being a part of a team, regardless of the time spent in competition, your child can learn many valuable lessons - such as citizenship, sportsmanship, appreciating good play by an opponent, working together for a common goal, responsibility, accountability, loyalty, humility, learning to accept instruction and criticism, respect for others, winning and losing with dignity, self-control, and being responsible for one’s own actions.  If parents and coaches work together for the benefit of the children, their athletic experiences can prove to be a very positive and educational process.

Remember that sports, although they may imitate life, are NOT life.  They are beneficial and important, but they are not the MOST important.  Coaches, parents, and students must keep athletics in the proper perspective, and always keep their Savior the number one priority.  Long after the score is forgotten, how we behaved as Christian athletes, coaches, and fans will most be remembered.

Keep in mind your motivation in life - that is to glorify God.  Should we want to do our best and strive to win?  You bet!  God expects and deserves no less than your very best efforts to use the gifts He has given you.  God expects excellence; therefore we ought to excel through Christ!  Keep your motivation for excellence based on your desire to serve God with your gifts.  He will bless those efforts!