The Royals Athletic Program Philosophy

The purpose and mission of the Athletic Department at The First Academy is to fulfill the mission of TFA through competition in interscholastic sports, by implementing Biblical principles in our instruction, and by setting Godly examples. The goal of our Athletic Department is to do our best for the Lord (Col. 3:23). It is the desire of every coach at The First Academy to use interscholastic sports as a means of developing champions for Christ.

Our coaches will

• Build relationships with players and parents (rules without relationship build contempt)
• Encourage good citizenship and academics
• Teach the team concept coupled with strong competition
• Present teams prepared to play
• Do all these things with the primary goal of bringing honor to the Lord

Our Values

Using the arena of athletics to help accomplish the mission of The First Academy. We are here to help train up our student-athletes in the way they should go - Proverbs 22:6. This means that we will coach from a biblical perspective and strive to be a true reflection of Jesus Christ to our athletes.

Promoting honesty, integrity, humility, loyalty, unity, and encouraging total character development of our athletes. These traits are non-negotiable and are essential to building a “TEAM”. This will include all coaches promoting and encouraging the success of other programs, and emphasizing the need to share multi-sport athletes.

Showing good sportsmanship, respecting others at all times and under every circumstance. This includes behavior toward coaches, teammates, officials, opposing coaches, opposing players, and fans. Defiance and disrespect are never tolerated in a disciplined program.

Creating a winning environment by displaying a positive attitude and providing daily encouragement to those under our leadership. Our student-athletes will respond better when they know we genuinely love and care for them.

Fostering a commitment to excellence. Success in athletics is the result of coaches and players going the extra mile. Teams who pay the price in the off-season win championships. We communicate great expectations, provide great instruction, emphasize great fundamentals, and demand great effort. Most importantly, according to God’s word, if we want to be great, we must model great servanthood.

Our Vision

To honor God and exalt Jesus Christ through athletics.

To produce disciplined, championship teams at all levels and in all sports.

To be ambassadors for Christ and The First Academy at home and away..

To model humility in winning and grace in losing.

To graduate student-athletes committed to the bible, prayer, and servant leadership.

Our Voice

Pursuing greatness God’s way, through unity, service and sacrifice.