Westminster Athletics . . . building champions of character through leadership, service and the pursuit of excellence.

Westminster Athletics has two goals: 1) to impact student-athletes for God’s kingdom through the arena of athletics, and 2) to impact the community for God’s kingdom through student-athlete participants.

In all aspects of life, whether in work or recreation, Christians must realize that they are to put Jesus Christ first in everything.  The student-athlete and coach are no exception: they should not place athletics before their relationships with God.  The athlete and coach should find time to study God’s word and pray as they strive to know Him and make Him known.  Our prayer is that our athletes become like Christ because of the daily example of their coaches, administration, and teachers.

The student-athlete should develop a thirst to be the very best with his or her God-given talents.  In Matthew we read of the parable of the talents reminding each individual to bring whatever talents they have each and every day to ultimately have an impact for God's kingdom. The coach performs a critical role in this development.  All Westminster coaches should be prepared; the prepared coach is enthusiastic about each day’s practice and has a scheduled program to develop all student-athletes to their fullest potential.  The coach should help student-athletes gain exposure and possible scholarships as students make the transition from high school to college.
    
Winning is of great importance to a program; however, to sacrifice Christ-like qualities to win a physical victory does not achieve our goal.  The student-athlete and coach should realize there are two victories:  the spiritual and the physical.  The goal should be to attain the spiritual victory at each practice and competition.  The physical victory should be the next goal, and its meaning is made valid through the spiritual victory.
    
The student-athlete and coach have an important responsibility to maintain Christ-like examples.  Both are looked upon as leaders by the larger school community.  These examples are difficult to maintain unless Christ is the motivation.  The student-athlete and coach often may feel pressure to perform for friends and family, but this is not the motivation that should enhance a Christ-centered athletic program.  Colossians 3:25 tells us that we are to do all as unto the Lord rather than men.  Athletics is an opportunity to practice the principles of God’s word, such as subjecting oneself to authority, working with others as members of the body of Christ, and controlling the emotions that arise in competition.  Athletic competition offers an arena for the demonstration of our faith in Jesus Christ and opens many doors for active ministry.