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CALLING ALL VOICES!
BVCS ATHLETICS IS LOOKING FOR ANNOUNCERS!
Do you have a great voice?
Love sports?
Enjoy being part of the action?
We want YOU behind the microphone!
BVCS Athletics is looking for enthusiastic, dependable PA Announcers for Football and other BVCS sporting events.
Whether you're an experienced announcer, a sports fan who loves to talk, or someone who simply wants to serve our athletes and be part of the game-day experience—we'd love to hear from you!
🎤 BE THE VOICE OF THE LIONS!
Help us:
🦁 Bring energy to game day
📣 Celebrate our student-athletes
🎙️ Keep fans informed
🏆 Create an exciting home-game atmosphere
Help make BVCS Athletics a place where we compete, connect, and honor Christ
Interested?
Contact Coach Drew Snelgrove at drews@bvcs.org
YOUR VOICE. OUR LIONS. ONE TEAM.
Weekly HS/JH Athletics
September 14-20, 2026
Sept 14 Mon
HS JV/Varsity Girls Volleyball HOME vs. Merced JV 5:00 pm; Varsity 6:00 pm
Sept 15 Tues
JH Girls Volleyball AWAY: vs St Stanislaus: 5/6th grade 4:00pm; 7th grade 5:00 pm; 8th grade 6:30 pm @ St Stanislaus
HS JV/Varsity Girls Volleyball AWAY vs Gregori HS: JV 5:00 pm; Varsity 6:00 pm
Sept 16 Wed
HS Cross Country Dual Meet vs Summerville @ Jacob Myer Park (Riverbank) 4:00 pm
Sept 17 Thurs.
JH Girls Volleyball AWAY: vs RLA: 5/6th grade 4:00pm; 7th grade 5:00 pm; 8th grade 6:30 pm @ Riverbank HS Old Gym
JH Co-ed Soccer AWAY: @ Vanguard MS 4:00 pm
Sept 18 Fri
HS Varsity Football & Cheer AWAY vs Albany HS: 7:00 pm
Sept 19 Sat
HS JV Girls Volleyball AWAY @ Stockton Classic Tournament Time: TBD
Sept 20 Sun
No Events
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Hannah Avila, Fr.-Cheer
Hannah started Cheer as a freshman this year with no prior Cheer experience. She has come in, taken all instructions and critiques, and flourished!
Hannah is an example of a hard-working member of our Cheer team. Statistically, she has had the highest completion rate of summer workouts and always has a smile on her face. She makes suggested adjustments, and it’s clear she works on them before the next practice. Most importantly, Hannah has learned to trust her Bases, trust her teammates, and trust herself. Her work ethic, coachability, positive attitude, and the smile she brings every day!
Congratulations, Hannah!
Seek excellence - Train with purpose - Compete for Christ
#worshipinaction #BVCSLions #PlayerOfTheWeek #BVCSCHEER #MoreThanAGame #WorshipInAction
Building With Purpose: THE DAILY CHOICE
Building With Purpose: THE DAILY CHOICE
You Can't Always Choose What Happens. You Can Choose How You Respond.
In the last newsletter, we talked about THE NEXT PLAY.
But what happens when there isn't a scoreboard?
What happens when there isn't a referee watching?
What happens when you're tired, frustrated, disappointed, overlooked, or simply don't feel like giving your best?
THE LITTLE CHOICES BECOME THE BIG CHARACTER
Championship character isn't built only during big games.
It's built in the small moments:
· Showing up. When you would rather stay home.
· Listening. When you think you already know the answer.
· Encouraging. When someone else is struggling.
· Taking responsibility. When it's easier to blame someone else.
· Working hard. When nobody is watching.
· Doing the right thing. Even when nobody would know if you didn't.
These choices may seem small. But over time, small choices become habits—and habits become character. Because athletics isn't separate from our faith.
CHOOSING CHRIST
Scripture reminds us that our choices matter: Colossians 3:17:
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus…”
That changes the way we look at athletics.
· Practice matters.
· Games matter.
· School matters.
· Relationships matter.
· How we respond to adversity matters.
· Even the seemingly insignificant moments matter.
Athletics is one place where we have the opportunity to live out our faith.
· The next play will come.
· The next game will come.
· The next challenge will come.
A LESSON FOR PARENTS
As parents, we naturally want our children to succeed.
We celebrate the wins, the awards, the starting positions, the great performances, and the accomplishments.
But perhaps one of the greatest gifts we can give our athletes is helping them understand that who they are becoming matters more than what they accomplish.
Ask questions like:
“What kind of teammate were you today?”
“Did you give your best?”
“Did you encourage someone?”
“How did you respond when things didn't go your way?”
“What choice are you proud of today?”
Because our goal isn't simply to raise successful athletes. It's to help raise young men and women of character.
#WorshipInAction #itsallworship
See all sports photos at 📸 Photos by Jennifer Mangelos
College Recruiting Corner
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE ATHLETICS? — PART 2: "Parents"
THINKING ABOUT COLLEGE ATHLETICS? — PART 2: "Parents"
FROM FRESHMEN TO SENIORS — IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO START!
FROM FRESHMEN TO SENIORS — IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE TO START!
DON’T WAIT TO BE RECRUITED. LEARN HOW TO BECOME RECRUITABLE.
DON’T WAIT TO BE RECRUITED. LEARN HOW TO BECOME RECRUITABLE.
But choosing a college is about more than finding a place to play.
Who is going to mentor your child?
Will they encourage and strengthen their faith?
Will they challenge them academically and develop their critical thinking?
Will they help them use athletics as an opportunity to discover their identity in Christ—not in their performance?
Those are questions worth asking before choosing a college.
College athletics can be an incredible opportunity—but the goal isn't simply to find a team.
The goal is to find the right environment for your student-athlete to grow—in faith, academics, character, and competition.
READY TO START THE CONVERSATION?
READY TO START THE CONVERSATION?
Set up a time to visit with Coach Snelgrove about your potential college athletics opportunities. drews@bvcs.org
Athletes and parents are encouraged to reach out—even if you’re just starting to explore your options.
RECRUITING REMINDER:
Don't choose a college because they recruited you. Choose a college because it is the right fit for you.
BVCS ATHLETICS | Don't wait to be recruited. Learn how to become recruitable.
If you missed the Seminar, you can review the slides here: 26-27 BVCS College Recruiting Seminar.
Contact Coach Snelgrove (drews@bvcs.org) for a meeting on college recruiting. It's never too early or too late to start the recruiting process.
UPDATE: No new updates.
Workout Information
BVCS Strength and Conditioning: Weight Room
Strength & Conditioning Program Policy
Strength & Conditioning Program Policy
Purpose of the Program
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Strength & Conditioning Program is to:
1. Help student-athletes safely build strength, mobility, and overall fitness
2. Support athletic performance while reducing the risk of injury
3. Provide consistent, age-appropriate instruction in proper lifting technique
4. Encourage discipline, confidence, and healthy lifelong fitness habits
Who Can Participate
Who Can Participate
The program is open to:
Ø Current BVCS Christian-Student-Athletes who have identified as a participant in a current year season of high school athletics
Ø BVCS students who are currently rostered on a sports team
Ø BVCS athletic teams during their competitive seasons
Participation may require approval from the Athletic Director and/or Head Coach to ensure the program best supports each student’s needs.
Coaching Needs for 26-27 Season
Coaching Needs for 26-27 Season
We are looking to hire coaches for the following teams. Go to bvcslions.com/jobs to apply:
HS Head Coach, Girls Soccer
HS Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball
JH Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball
HS Head Coach, Varsity Girls Basketball
HS Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball
HS Varsity Softball
Items to Help You Throughout the Year
Items to Help You Throughout the Year
As we begin the season, here are important tools, reminders, and expectations to help ensure a successful year.
Stay Connected
Stay Connected
BVCS Lions Athletic App: Download the athletic app (separate from the school app) and star your team's schedule.
No star = no automatic texts.Team Communication: Each team will use a third-party communication app.
Volunteer Opportunities: Sign up through Helper-Helper.
Sports Action Photos: www.shotbymangelos.com: Jen Mangelos provides game action photos.
Athletic Expectations
Athletic Expectations
At BVCS, athletics is an extension of our mission. We compete against Christian and non-Christian schools, and we are called to be a light, encourage others, and represent Christ well.
Appropriate conduct is expected at games, practices, and team group chats.
Practices are closed unless communicated otherwise.
Playing time decisions are made by coaches and are not discussed before or after games/practices. Questions about playing time should be directed to the Athletic Director through an appointment.
Important Reminders
Important Reminders
Transportation: Parent drivers may be needed throughout the season. See team parents for more information.
Team Store: Available for high school teams only.
Thank you for partnering with BVCS Athletics as we pursue excellence and live out #WorshipInAction.
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Download the new athletics app!
Download the new athletics app!
Go into your app store and get the new and improved BVCS athletics app! This app will send updates when there are changes, your teams, coaches and athletes can communicate through the app, and there is a a news feed on the app where you can see all the great things in athletics that are happening here @bvcs. You can also advertise your business on the app. We are really excited about this app and we hope you will enjoy it too!
2025-2026 BVCS SPORTING EVENTS
TICKETS & CREDIT CARDS ONLY
Do you love taking pictures of your athletes and teams? We want your help capturing all of our athletics each week! Please email your pictures to socialmedia@bvcs.org and then keep a look out for them to show up on Big Valley's Friday @ 5:00, Instagram, and Facebook
Follow the Athletics Instagram page @bvcsathletics
Athletic Sports Clearance
Are you considering coming out for a Spring season sport? Before you can participate in tryouts, you must complete the online clearance at Home Campus. Both parents and athlete will need to finish the online application and upload your current sports physical. Don't delay! We don't want you to miss out on participating in Lions athletics.
F.A.Q. (Frequently asked Questions) about Athletic Clearances
Want to play a sport at BVCS?
Complete online information and signatures on homecampus.com
Upload your current (within 1 year) sports physical onto homecampus.com
You do not need to turn in any paperwork to the office. It is all done online.
You will receive an email from Home Campus notifying you that you are cleared.
Home Campus does not alert the Athletic Office when you complete your portion of the clearance process.
Please note that we are the ones who manually mark student-athletes as “cleared.” If you do not receive an email confirming your clearance, that means you're not cleared yet.
If you have any questions or believe there’s an error, feel free to contact michellec@bvcs.org to check on your athlete's clearance status
Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate in tryouts, practices, or games until this information is complete and you are cleared.
Does the clearance from last year still work the next year?
No, it does not carry over
If the sports physical has not expired yet and I uploaded it last year, do I have to upload it again this year?
Yes, we cannot see the previous year's documentation. Each year is separate. You can upload that same physical from the previous school year if it is still valid.
If the sports physical expires mid-season, do we need a new physical?
Yes, we are alerted when it expires, and the athlete cannot continue to participate in any physical activity until a new one has been uploaded.
Have you seen our 12 Award Wall?
Have you seen our 12 Award Wall?
All the athletes on this wall have played 12 sports in their high school career: 3 sports per year for all 4 years in high school. This award is recognized with a lifetime Lions pass that gets you into all Lions home games for free for life and we put your name on this wall to celebrate you. Being a 12 sport athlete is no small feat and requires dedication to sport and to academics to manage that intense load. We are proud of all our 12 sport award winners and challenge you to be one too!
ATTENTION SENIORS: Graduating seniors especially current/former athletes and those who love sports, the NCOA is looking for officials! Contact Little.A@monet.k12.ca.us for more information.
Questions?
209-527-3481 (PS-6) || 209-571-4800 (7-12)
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