Important Links for Athletes
THE SEASON IS HERE. Practices Start August 4th for Fall Sports.
Important Links for Athletes
Letterman Jacket Fittings: Fittings have been completed, if you wish to get an order in before Christmas and have received confirmation of selection on a varsity team, please reach out to the athletic department to get fitted and have your order sent to AllRec Awards.
The links listed below can help you track your child's medical history, eligibility, stats, and ticketing for all of their games.
Contact michael.foy@valorprep.com with any questions or use our FAQ page for help.
ALL HS athletes may utilize a locker in the gym. However, there are some stipulations.
-All lockers being utilized MUST have a lock
-All lock codes MUST be provided to the athletic department
-Lockers must be cleaned of clothing at the end of each week
Watching our kids play sports is one of the most satisfying and terrifying experiences any parent can have. The wave of emotions that we encounter while our kid is on the field, court, or track can stir parents to want to help. The question is, how should they support their athlete?
Encourage your athlete. All kids want to do their best when they are in competition. Embarrassment is a fear that many athletes face, especially young, inexperienced athletes. So, tell your kid how proud you are of them instead of focusing on how to fix them immediately after competition.
Support your coaches and teammates. When teams face adversity, it is easy to blame teammates and coaches for losses. In sports, when teams are winning, people are satisfied (mostly). When teams are losing, everyone has an answer, or solution on how to fix the team. Never blame a coach, or your kids teammates for why your child wasn't successful. Trust the coaches expertise and encourage your athlete to motivate his/her peers.
Focus on how your child can ALWAYS grow and improve. Coaches make decisions on playing time based on ability, performance in practice, effort, and attitude. Competition is a natural part of life, and a big part of preparing our children for the real world. When we are internally motivated to be the best at whatever our hand finds to do, we will thrive. Why? Because we are doing it for the Lord, not man.
Remind your child that, first and foremost, they don't get their identity from sports, but from Jesus. Sports are a vehicle for us to develop Godly characteristics, it is not what defines us. While many of us would say this is what we believe, if the majority of our conversations with our kids center around their performance, they will internalize the wrong message and find their identity in the wrong things.
Comparison isn't the goal in competition. As an athlete, we should be encouraging our kids to earn their spot, not rooting for a teammate to fail. We should be both competing and encouraging to our teammates.
We are excited about the new athletic opportunities that Valor is experiencing. Moving forward, we will face highs and lows together. The beauty of our school is that we encourage our students to face tough things. Likewise, in competition, we will face tough opponents. Together, we will beat tough opponents. Armor Up.