Athletics

Philosophy

Webster defines philosophy as the “systematized knowledge of the good, the true, and the beautiful.”  What better way to describe our Creator and our desires at Richmond Christian for our athletes?  Our primary purpose is to cause our athletes to act and think like Jesus Christ.  Short and straightforward, “Conformed to His Image” (Romans 8:29) sums up our philosophy in a single phrase.  This philosophy should alleviate any questions or difficulties throughout the year by asking the simple question, “Is what I am or doing causing me to conform to His image?”  Do whatever you do with a “Total Release” of your mental and physical ability, along with your emotional energies, toward performing like Jesus, having in mind that Jesus is your most important audience.  “ALL FOR HIM” (Col. 3:17)

Does showing God’s glory mean that we don’t want to win?  No!  We practice hard to beat our opponents.  During games, we do everything we can within the bounds of fair competition to achieve victory.  Yet, competition coupled with the right attitude represents what we do “All For Him.”