PCCS Athletics

​​Welcome to PCCS, home of the Poetry Pioneers.  The PCCS athletics program is a valuable educational tool in teaching our athletes skills for lifelong success and in helping them grow as Christians.  Thank you for partnering with us for another great year of athletic competition at PCCS! 

 

​Athletes enjoy the school's DYNAMIC ATHLETICS PROGRAM. Sports offerings are based upon student interest, facilities, and where the teams will excel. Primary sports include High School and Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball, High School and Middle School Girls Volleyball, Boys Baseball, and Girls Softball. Other athletics include Archery (4th-12th) under the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP), Cheer Squad (Elementary-High School), Golf (Middle School and High School), Swimming (High School-off site), Track (Elementary-High School). The school's teams have gained league recognition at the district, regional, and state level in varsity volleyball (including state championships), and district and regional championships in varsity basketball, state qualifiers in both baseball and softball, and championship medals in track (400m-state record, 800m, mile, shotput, 4x400m relay, 4x200m relay, and the 200m-state record). Several alums are Junior Olympians and NCAA/NAIA college athletes. The school is a member of the Texas Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) league and, for elementary and middle school, Christian Schools Athletics Fellowship (CSAF).  While academics take first place at PCCS ("no pass-no play"), PCCS athletics continue to play a significant role in student life here by promoting and developing sportsmanship and accountability, while offering healthy competition utilizing God-given abilities.

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”Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a

manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.” Phil 1:27

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ATHLETICS PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Above all, to reflect Christ and give glory to God at all times.

• To exemplify a positive attitude and strong Christian values.

• To develop Christ-like character, including such qualities as self-control, confidence, loyalty, leadership, discipline, humility, respect, responsibility, teamwork, work ethic, mental toughness, honesty, integrity, initiative, an “others first” attitude.

• To develop individual and team athletic skills necessary to reach God-given potential.

• To measure success by performing to the best of the team’s and athlete’s ability.

• To foster school and community spirit.

• To provide opportunities to disciple athletes in Christ-likeness.

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COACHING STAFF

PCCS coaches are seasoned athletes themselves and dedicated to the development of individual student athletes and success of the team. Each has the ability to empower players to reach for their full potential through supportive mentoring, motivational coaching style, and passion for the sports they coach. Read their profiles on the ABOUT US page.

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SPORTSMANSHIP AND COMMUNICATION

​ Athletes, coaches, fans, and parents are expected to exhibit Christ-like behavior and communications at all times. That means during practices and games as well as all other times including communications with coaches, referees, fans, opposing team members, between parents, and similar.  An athletics program success depends upon effective communication. It is expected that athletes and parents may have questions, perceptions that they wish to express, and constructive comments for a coach. Communicating with others, independent of the coach or Athletics Director (AD), can lead to alliance building, disrespect, and misunderstandings. The protocols in the PCCS Athletics policy handbook promote effective communications.

 

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

• League Eligibility:  PCCS is a member of TAPPS and CSAF. PCCS is subject to the rules of the league, as revised from time to time by those leagues, for applicable teams.  PCCS Karate is a member of the Christian Soldiers Karate organization; policies for PCCS Karate are found in a separate policy document.  Athletes are subject to league rules and eligibility requirements.

• Christian Model:  As a PCCS athlete, you represent God and your school.  Your attitude, actions, and academic success are more important than your athletic ability.  Participation in athletics is a privilege not a right.  Each athlete must earn this privilege through dedication, attitude, behavior, and discipline in schoolwork, on the athletic field/court and on/off campus. 

• "No Pass - No Play" A player is considered in “Good Standing” if he/she is in compliance with the policies and expectations presented in the Athletics policy handbook including paying the Athletics Team Fee, a signed Authorization and Immunization record (or Texas Exemption form)on file, Release to Play as applicable for conditions/injuries, passing classes.

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WHAT MAKES PCCS ATHLETICS DIFFERENT?  EXPECTATIONS

• Athlete Attitudes & Behavior can make or break a team. Our athletes are expected, on and off the court, to be respectful and civil, follow school policies, display Christ-like character and sportsmanship, cheer on others positively and avoid taunting or embarrassing opposing players or teams, abide by the authority of their coach and referees, attend scheduled practices and games (and communicate timely a need for an excused absence), and care for their grooming, equipment, uniform, and facilities in which they play and practice. ​

• Families/Parents play a key role in promoting and modeling the attitude and behavior expected of PCCS athletes, above. So, they, too, are expected to exhibit Christ-like character, respect for others including opposing players, all coaches, and refererees, and offering a "pat on the back" to both the PCCS and opposing teams. Families should support their athletes by ensuring arrangements are made to attend scheduled practices and games. Gossip, complaints, and bad attitudes harm everyone and damage sportsmanship and reputation of PCCS and are not tolerated on Groupmes, social media, texts, or in person. Lastly, parents should never "coach” from the sidelines, interact with the players, or interfere with the coach or referee/official. We are all here to promote and grow both the character and the athleticism of PCCS athletes! 

 

PIONEERS BOOSTER CLUB

​ Parents and family members of PCCS athletes ARE the Athletics Booster Club. The PCCS Athletics Booster Club was formed to support the PCCS athletics program, since the Partnership Program is limited to supporting the day to day operational needs of the school (e.g., housekeeping, traffic, lunch monitoring, recess monitoring, teacher/office aides, and the like).  If you have an athlete in your family (this includes electives-only athletes, regular athletes, and any athletes of coaches), then this applied to you!  There is no fee, only Booster Club Service hours based upon the sport. Hours are calculated based upon total number of games scheduled for a particular sport season. 

 

ANNUAL ATHLETICS PROGRAM FUNDRAISER

​ This event scheduled during the spring semester offset expenses not covered by Athlete Fees, Concessions, or Admissions. All families with athletes are required to participate, excepting Karate which is self-funded. ​ CLICK HERE to register for the TOP SHOT CLASSIC!

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