Middle School Fall Sports Initial Information, 2023
Head Coach Contact Information
Name | ||
MS Boys Soccer | John Zwart | zwartguy@gmail.com |
MS Girls Soccer | Ben Sauers | sauersbt@gmail.com |
MS Field Hockey | Ally Lisa | alisa@my-fca.com |
MS Volleyball | Martina McCauley | mmccauley@my-fca.com |
Recommended Equipment List for Practice
MS Soccer (Boys & Girls) | MS Field Hockey | MS Volleyball |
Cleats Water bottle Shin guards T-shirt, shorts, high socks | Cleats Water bottle Shin guards Mouth guard T-shirt, shorts, high socks | Sneakers/Volleyball shoes Water bottle Knee pads T-shirt, shorts, high socks |
Middle School Winter Sports Initial Information, 2023-2024
Head Coach Contact Information
Name | ||
MS Wrestling | Bryan Smith | bsmith@my-fca.com |
MS Girls Basketball | Dave Brownell | davidbrownell23@gmail.com |
MS Boys Basketball | Dave Brownell | davidbrownell23@gmail.com |
Recommended Equipment List for Practice
MS Basketball (Boys & Girls) | MS Wrestling |
Basketball shoes/sneakers Water bottle T-shirt and shorts | Wrestling shoes Water bottle Mouth guard T-shirt, shorts, high socks |
Middle School Spring Sports Initial Information, 2024
Head Coach Contact Information
Name | ||
MS Baseball | Joe Wames | jwames@my-fca.com |
MS Softball | Janae Wames | janaewe16@yahoo.com |
MS Track | Mark Russo | mrusso@my-fca.com |
Recommended Equipment List for Practice
MS Baseball | MS Softball | MS Track |
Cleats Water bottle Glove and bat T-shirt, shorts, and hat | Cleats Water bottle Glove and bat T-shirt, shorts, high socks, and hat | Sneakers/spikes Water bottle T-shirt and shorts |
Middle School Athletics FAQ’s
Question: What is required for my student-athlete to participate in FCA Athletics?
Answer: In order to participate on an athletic team at FCA, the following items must be submitted and/or signed in the Student Central Portal
1. Submit a completed PIAA CIPPE physical
a. Must be filled out after June 1 of each school year by a physician
2. Complete registration for competition through the Student Central portal
3. Satisfy all eligibility requirements.
4. Remain in good academic standing for the duration of the season.
5. Pay athletic fee through SmartTuition
Question: Where can I access the schedule for my student-athlete’s team?
Answer: Full practice and game schedules can be accessed at https://faithchristianlions.org/
Sign up for alerts for your specific teams
Select your sport and click “Subscribe”
Real time updates adjust the schedule immediately online
Question: What is the BigTeams Student Central Portal? How can I access it?
Answer: The BigTeams Student Central Portal is a digital platform that allows you to access, complete, and submit the PIAA CIPPE Physical form. Submission of this document is required for a student-athlete’s participation on any FCA sponsored team.
Question: Do middle school students get equal playing time?
Answer: Not typically. At Faith Christian Academy, we believe that athletics serve to enhance the overall experience for students while attending the institution. It is important that we give the proper perspective of athletics to the lives of the students we coach, as well as in our interactions with parents/guardians, officials and members of opposing institutions. Questions regarding playing time should first come from the student-athlete to their head coach before the parent contacts the head coach.
Question: What are the academic policies for student-athletes to participate?
Answer: In accordance to the Faith Christian Academy Middle School and High School Handbook, a student-athlete must comply with the following measures:
A student-athlete must remain in good academic standing in order to compete with their team. Grades will be monitored throughout the course of the season. If a student-athlete has an F or two D’s, their Head Coach and parents/legal guardians will be notified and the student-athlete will have to sit out for one week until they improve their grade to passing.
The PIAA requires that student-athletes must be passing at least four full-credit subjects, or the equivalent. Eligibility is cumulative from the beginning of a grading period, must be reported on a weekly basis and must be filed in the Principal’s Office.
Question: What should my student wear to practice?
Answer: Please ensure that all practice apparel of all student-athletes is modest and appropriate for the given activity. Shorts, sweats, and shirts should not be too tight, too loose, or too short. Modesty is mandatory.
Question: What are the attendance policies for student-athletes to participate?
Answer: In accordance to the Faith Christian Academy Middle School and High School Handbook, a student-athlete must comply with the following measures:
A student-athlete cannot be tardy more than once to school following game day competitions.
If a student-athlete fails to meet this standard, they will not be able to start in their next competition and will have to sit out for a portion of the game as specified by the Athletic Director and Administration.
Three or more tardies for any student will result in detention.
In order to be eligible to participate, a student-athlete must be in school by 10:00 am on the day of a competition or they will be considered absent and will not be able to compete.
A student cannot be absent from school and be able to participate in practice or competition on the same day.
Question: What is the fee for participation in middle school sports?
Answer: The sports fee for each season will be $350. The fee will be added to your Smart Tuition Account and subsidize uniforms, coach pay, equipment, maintenance, transportation, and many other elements that play into the student-athlete experience at FCA. FCA sees the value in athletics and will continue to fund the vast majority of athletic costs. If you have any questions about the fee, please feel free to contact our business office: hthompson@my-fca.com
Question: Are there tryouts for middle school sports?
Answer: Depending on the number of students signed up to participate in a sport, tryouts may be necessary. The purpose of tryouts is not to deter students from participating in middle school sports, but to maintain the quality on instruction and safety of practices and games. If there is a need for tryouts, parents will be notified via email prior to the start of the season.
Question: Does FCA provide transportation to away games?
Answer: Yes! Details regarding transportation can be found on the FCA website.
Question: Where can my student put their bags/equipment when they come to school each day?
Answer: Student-athletes can place their belongings in the locker room at the start of each day. The locker room will be locked from 1st period-7th period. Students should not be putting their school belongings in the locker room as they will be locked and not accessible to students during the day.
Question: What are the expectations of parents during the season?
Answer: Parents and student-athletes are encouraged to display good sportsmanship at all practices, home and away contests. Players and parents are representatives of Faith Christian Academy and should seek to display the values of FCA at all times. Yelling/Inappropriate comments directed at an official, coach, player and/or spectator are not permitted. If a problem occurs at a home or away event, please inform the Athletic Director via email (athletics@my-fca.com)
“Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith and your purity.” ~1 Timothy 4:12