Athletics

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Gratias vobis agimus! We want to honor the men and women who serve on our coaching staff. Their dedication, passion for Christ and desire to mold athletes into His image are gifts to the students and their families. Our thanks is not nearly enough.

Grace by the Numbers...

1: Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

3: Schools: Grammar, Logic & Rhetoric

5: Years at our permanent location

6: Years of foreign language study

19: Cows in adjacent pastures

26: Kindergarten students

26: Athletic teams

32: Faculty and staff

35: Acres of property

45: Field trips in 2011-2012

50: New students for 2012-2013

63: Applications for 2012-2013

121: Catechism questions studied

195: Students enrolled

1290: Two part SAT average

1950: Toes on our students

Overview

The purpose of Grace Academy Athletics is to develop well-rounded students who recognize the value of glorifying God not just with their minds, but also with their bodies. The goal is to advance our students from the grammar stage of physical development to the logic and rhetoric stages. The grammar of athletics consists of physical education for all students to enable them to learn the basics of exercise and various sports. The logic and rhetoric stages are designed to progress students into competitive athletics, should they demonstrate interest and ability. Our focus is on developing Christ-like character, teamwork (for team sports), sportsmanship, and wholesome competition.

Grace Academy is a member of the Austin Christian Athletic Association for grades 5th through 8th, and the Texas Christian Athletic League for varsity sports. Member schools of the ACAA include:

Austin Royals
Hill Country Christian
Holy Word Lutheran School
Killeen Memorial Christian Academy
Round Rock Christian Academy
St. Helen's Catholic School
Sterling Classical School
Summit Christian Academy
Victory Christian

Benefits of the Athletics Program

We believe our athletics program provides the following benefits:

- Gives students the opportunity to learn various sports and skills

- Helps students learn to win humbly and lose graciously

- Provides opportunities to model and to teach Christ-like character in a competitive sports environment: teamwork, perseverance, sacrifice, commitment, excellence and performing under pressure

- Provides students an opportunity to develop their God-given physical talents

- Helps develop well-rounded students with diverse interests

- Develops an appreciation for physical fitness

- Helps to build community among students

Fall Sports

Football (6 man flag): 5th-8th grade boys

Volleyball: 5th-12th grade girls

Cross Country: 9th-12th grade boys & girls

Winter Sports

Basketball: 5th-8th grade boys & girls

Spring Sports

Golf: 8th-12th grade boys & girls

Soccer (Co-ed): 5th-8th grade boys & girls

Tennis: 8th-12th grade boys & girls

Track: 5th-12th grade boys & girls