What We Believe

We believe that the principles and lessons learned in the classroom, at home, and through the local church can be put in to practice through athletics. Athletics allow the student to develop and use his or her God-given ability to glorify God. Because the arena of competition is usually surrounded with pressure, the athlete is tested, and the true character revealed. Consequently, the opportunity for character growth readily presents itself through athletic competition.

Our Commitment to Excellence

We believe as Christians we are commanded by Scripture always to do our best.

As believers, we are not to waste the talent God has given us by giving anything less than total commitment, thorough participation, and maximum effort. Becoming the best may not always be the result of our athletic program, however doing our best must be!

Role Model Coaches

Because of our commitment to excellence, coaches at Ben Lippen become one of the most significant components of our athletic program. They have the responsibility to model Christ-like attitudes, behaviors, and desires for our student-athletes, while under pressure themselves. They are participants and teachers at the same time. One of the coach’s most pivotal roles is to work with athletes whose character, revealed under pressure, needs to become more Christ-like. The coach should use teachable moments that a team or individual face to impart Biblical principles. Coaches have great responsibilities, but also great opportunities, to mold young lives for Christ.

The Ben Lippen Athlete

We believe all Ben Lippen athletes should learn to be diligent in preparation, relentless in effort, disciplined by nature, respectful in actions, self-controlled with words, humble in spirit, and aggressive in pursuit of excellence, without regard to the score, opponent, time, referee, etc. As Christian athletes display these characteristics, God is glorified no matter what the outcome of the game.

The Bottom Line

In order for the Ben Lippen athletic program to be successful, we must equip our student-athletes for their real test: Life as a follower of Christ.

Athletics Handbook
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