Athletics Do Not Stop for the Summer

Welcome to our Growing Program

There is a rhythm to life that God has designed — seasons of growth, preparation, rest, and seasons where hard work is revealed. Athletics is no different. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Summer is one of those important seasons.

Success does not begin on game day. Championships are built in the unseen hours through preparation, discipline, sacrifice, and consistency. Some athletes prepare year-round because they understand growth takes intentional work, while others wait until tryouts to begin. The reality is that success or failure is often determined long before the season starts.

Proverbs 21:5 encourages us, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance.” Diligence matters. The habits we build during the summer will eventually reveal themselves during competition.

Summer should also be a time of rest and recovery — physically, mentally, and spiritually. But for athletes with goals of improving, competing at the next level, or helping build something special within the Lions program, summer is also a season of opportunity. Every workout, practice, early morning, and decision to improve individually strengthens the team as a whole.

Whether you are in the weight room at BVC, on the practice field, in the gym, or simply building relationships with teammates and coaches, those moments matter. The work done in June and July will show itself during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

At the same time, we trust God with the outcome. Proverbs 16:9, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” We prepare, work hard, and pursue excellence, knowing God is guiding our journey for a purpose greater than wins and losses.

This first year at Big Valley Christian has been an incredible blessing. I am thankful for our athletes, parents, teachers, coaches, and administration as we continue building a program marked by faith, character, accountability, and excellence. But the work is not finished. There are still standards to raise and lives to impact for Christ.

As you head into summer, take time to rest, heal, and enjoy your family. But also remember that God may be preparing you for something greater than you can currently see. Esther 4:14 reminds us, “And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Thank you for making my first year at Big Valley Christian one of the greatest blessings of my life. I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the summer.

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