The Master’s Academy

EAGLE ATHLETICSOrientation

What you need to know about TMA Athletics...

MISSION and VISION

Pursuing spiritual and academic excellence with Christian families by going the second mile.

TMA ATHLETICS – 3 Year Initiatives1. Raise the Bar2. Grow the Body3. Create Community

RAISE THE BAR

We believe student-athletes will reach for the goalsset before them. It is important that we set achievable goals while pushing them beyond their perceived limitations.

IRON EAGLE – “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”

Focal Point: Humility in understanding where we are and where we want to be. Philippians 2 demonstrates the humility of Jesus, yet He was the greatest leader of all time and Savior of the world.

GROW THE BODY

We each have a role in the growth and progressionof our athletic program. Everyone buying in to their role fully equips the body to function at its greatest capacity.

Focal Point: Numerical Growth, Physical Development, Stature1. We certainly want to see an increase in participation if the student-athlete

understands initiative number 1 – Raise the Bar2. We are establishing a strength & conditioning program as well as a nutritional plan

for all student-athletes.3. Stature – At TMA we will focus on WHO we are as much as WHAT we are. State

Championships won’t define us. Our Character will define us and winning becomes a by-product.

CREATE COMMUNITY

Philippians 2“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”

SERVICE LEADERSHIP is an emphasis within TMA Athletics

INVERTED PYRAMID

Similar to a pyramid business model, we invert the paradigm for how we SERVE. Flip the pyramid upside down.

If I serve two people, they each serve two, they each serve two and so forth, we serve exponentially. Eventually, someone will demonstrate God’s love model to me, but my goal is to start back at the bottom of the pyramid.

Inverted Pyramid

Spiritual Integration

Caps & Chaps ProgramSimilar to how a coach selects a “captain”, our coaches will select a team “chaplain”. This chaplain will be connected to the Director of Christian Life and be given tools to assist the spiritual culture of their team.

Service ProjectEach team will be expected to carry out a service project. This can be a reoccurring project such as delivering gifts to the children’s hospital, working with a food shelter, retirement center, or hosting an event for a cause such as “Pink Out.”

A Healthy Athletic Program

1. Leadership – oversight by varsity head coach2. Communication – established from building relationships3. Professionalism/Class – partnering with NIKE4. Qualified Coaching Staff – proficient in sport and spiritual leader5. Physical Development – partnering with SSP6. Feeder Programs – connecting with middle and lower school teams7. Facility Enhancements – nice facilities at TMA but always evaluating8. Summer Camps – exposure to non-TMA families and player development9. Parental Support – everyone supporting each other10. Performance – gradual expectations from lower school to varsity

Lower School Teams

TMA offers multiple opportunities for students to participate in athletics and intramural games.

Each varsity head coach will work with the Assistant Director of Athletics (over LS) to organize participation that directly feeds the middle school and high school teams. This is a great opportunity for students to learn the Eagle Way, work under the guidance of our varsity coach, and develop skills in preparation for higher levels of competition. More importantly, students learn how to develop a proper attitude in both winning and losing.

LS Local Competition

Instead of traveling across Orlando, we will be competing against local schools in the Oviedo area. In addition, a majority of the games will be played at TMA.

Soccer, Basketball, Track, Flag Football, Volleyball, Golden Ball, Cheerleading, Bowling

Middle School Teams

Middle school is developmental. While teams may participate in league play and certainly compete to win, individual development is stressed as a priority. As scripture encourages, we will strive to do our best at all times and that certainly suggests winning as a result of our best effort and our increased development.

Are you in 5th grade?

NEXT YEAR IS YOUR TIME!

We want you to compete in our athletic program. Check out the website for information about participating as a 6th graders. Some options are:Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball, Track&Field, Tennis

The more participation we have, the more middle school teams we can offer and support! Let us know what you want to play!

Who will we play in MS?

We will be scheduling Home and Away games or playing locally.

We are not scheduling league play where we have to travel a long distance to play every game.

We want home games. We want local games. We want FUN!

Junior Varsity Teams

The junior varsity level is preparatory for varsity; for the purpose of training underclassmen prior to their varsity ranks. When participation numbers allow, we will provide a JV schedule.

Varsity Teams

At the varsity level there is an increased influence to win. While that is not our sole purpose, there is certainly intentional training towards a successful outcome. We want to compete for championships at the district, regional and state level.

PLAY MORE THAN 1 SPORT

TMA has approximately 300 high school students. We need student-athletes to play multiple sports. Our coaches will work with you to ensure that you aren’t overburdened and having to participate in 2 sports at the same time, but participation is key for the growth and success of our athletic program.

So many sports are becoming dominated by the clubs. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to represent your school!

Can you get recruited?

One myth is that student-athletes can’t get recruited from small schools. Contrarily, at a smaller school, you have the opportunity to play a greater role within the team and as a leader.

TMA coaches can assist with the recruiting process and help point you toward realistic goals. However, most of the recruiting exposure doesn’t come within high school. Club programs are beneficial for self-promotion; high school sports allow you to compete at the state level for your peers.

COMMUNICATION

HOW DO YOU CONNECT?

1. www.tmaathletics.com2. @TMAAthletics (twitter)3. Emails from coaches4. Emails from the Athletic Department5. Student Athletic Council – 1 athlete per varsity team meets

with the Director of Athletics 4 times throughout the year6. Follow score on SportNgin App. (directions on TMA website)

COMMITMENT

Student-Athletes are students first and must meet the academic standards outlined through FHSAA and the TMA handbook. As successful students, athletes will be expected to train as a team through the season as well as maintain the physical training necessary during the off-season. Weight room, open facilities, summer team camps, and other opportunities are a part of team expectations. We also encourage multiple sport participation (national studies show academics improve with multi-sport athletes), and the in-season sport takes priority. TMA coaches will work to coordinate schedules. Please work with your coach to coordinate trips, doctors appointments, vacations, etc.

Please see the Statement of Commitment at www.tmaathletics.com/forms

Discipline

It is imperative that our students are representing their team, the school and Jesus Christ well. Most decisions or performance come back to two R’s: Respect and Responsibility.

If your child is struggling in the classroom and not fulfilling the expectations you have for them, let our coaches help. Sometimes we quickly “pull” them from sports. Consider allowing sports to change their behavior. It is often a good motivator.

Vacation?

As our program grows, more involvement takes place during the summer months. We understand the importance of family time and vacation and certainly want to encourage that. Depending on your sport(s), they tend to get busier during certain parts of the summer. So to accommodate everyone and give our athletes a break, we are implementing a “dead period” around July 4th holiday. The week before and the week after, take a break!

Exceptions are made by the AD only. An example might be team camp with limited availability.

Sports Offered

FALL WINTER SPRING

Cheerleading (Spirit) Basketball (B & G) Baseball

Cross Country (B & G) Cheerleading (Competitive) Lacrosse

Football Soccer (B & G) Softball

Golf (B & G) Tennis (B & G)

Swimming (B & G) Track and Field (B & G)

Volleyball

For details about each sport and team, contact the Head Coach. Emails are linked under Coaching Staff on our website.

TMA Coaches

Christ-focused, spiritual leadersDisciplined; ResponsibleProgram leader, not just a coach; Program communicatorCommitted to relational growth within the TMA communityGoal-oriented, motivators, teachers of the gameLearners of their craftOversee in-season/out-of-season program developmentEvaluated annually for continual improvement

How do I get started?

1. Fill out the necessary forms- Find them at www.tmaathletics.com/forms- Participation Packet: Physical Form, Consent Form, Concussion Form, Commitment Form- Turn in to the Athletic Office

2. Preliminary team order- If you are planning to participate in a sport, contact that coach to place your initial

equipment/player pack order form.- Once the team is set, there will be another window to order team gear, but the earlier it

gets done the better. - Please understand we must allow time for shipping and logo

3. Tryouts/Start Date- This information will be posted several months prior to the season starting.

Sports Physical

TMA offers a sports physical night on campus each Spring for the convenience of our families.

It costs less than a co-pay and it doesn’t require an appointment.

Doctors and TMA staff volunteer their time to make this a timely, safe, and thorough process for our families.

How do I order NIKE?

For Your TeamYour coach will have a specific order form with a code.Follow the order instructions to place order online.Your items will come pre-packaged with your name.We are improving the timeliness of these orders.We try not to have backordered items.

How do I order NIKE?

For Yourself or Family MembersGo to www.tmaathletics.comChoose the link to SCREAMING EAGLE SPORTS SHOPPlug in the given codeOrder and it will be delivered to campus pre-packagedStore is open first week of each month

OR – visit the Athletic Office. All merchandise is visible at www.tmaathletics.com. Look under Athletic Department and choose Merchandise.

Can I wear Nike to school?

Yes! Outerwear from the Screaming Eagle shop is permitted on school days for the 2015-16 school year.

Teams may wear their team gear (identified by their coach) on days of home district games. Dennis Uniform bottoms must be worn these days.

Spirit Days allow for a variety of TMA apparel to be worn.

Athletes may travel to and from games in selected apparel identified by their coach.

HOW DO I SUPPORT?

1. TALON TRACKER – booster - Become a member! More information available at www.tmaathletics.com

2. Sponsorship - If you own a business, or have a connection, become a corporate sponsor of the Eagles. Sponsorship levels available at www.tmaathletics.com

3. Game Day- For specific teams, we need parents to help take admissions, work concessions, run the clock, keep the book, or announce lineups. Check with your coach to see what they need.

TALON TRACKER

Make life easy with an ALL SPORTS PASS.

Have the pass and walk in to games without getting charged or standing in line.

For a discounted price, become a TALON TRACKER. You also get your family name printed on the media handouts.

Learn more at www.tmaathletics.com

Athletic Yearbook

3 books: Fall, Winter and SpringRepresents all teamsAds sold in the program: Full, Half, and Quarter PageSENIOR PAGES SOLD for each season

For more information and an example, visit the athletic office

Visit www.tmaathletics.com to find this form and more information about sponsorship options. Contact Matt

Cleveland at MattCleveland@MastersAcademy.org.

SPONSORSHIP

Get injured?

1. If injured during the season, go see the trainer2. Whether you visit the trainer first or you go straight to a

doctor, a note from that doctor is required before returning to play.

3. Depending on the injury, there may be a thorough “return to play” procedure in place before released by the trainer.

4. Must be released by TMA trainer before playing.

TMA SPORTS MEDICINE – ERIKA CHACEsportsmedicine@mastersacademy.org

Heat Acclimation

Outdoor coaches will adhere to FHSAA guidelinesand additional national guidelines to ensure the safety of our student-athletes.

Based on temperature and humidity, coaches will follow specific guidelines and permit/encourage adequate hydration.

For football: executing sweat testing to ensure the proper amount of hydration necessary for the health of each player.

Special Events

We have special events for families to get involved.We will email the school about these events such as:1. Lower School Night2. Senior Recognition Night3. Homecoming4. Pep Rallies5. Specific Theme Nights6. Youth League Nights

Have a photo to share?

SEND TO: PHOTOS@MASTERSACADEMY.ORG

Interested in playing college athletics?

1. Work with your coach so that they understand you desire to play at the collegiate level and together focus on what schools are appropriate selections.

2. Visit www.ncaa.org for information regarding eligibility and getting your test scores submitted.

How do I get HEARD?

Following Biblical Principles

1. Talk to your coach- Not right after a game when emotions are high- Take your son/daughter with you so that they can communicate with

the coach and everyone understands everyone’s perspective

2. If not sufficient, schedule an appointment with the coach and Director of Athletics

3. Concern still not met? Call the front office to speak with another administrator

We want to know you!

The ATHLETIC OFFICE welcomes you!

Please stop by or schedule an appointment to visit.

Love coffee? Schedule a time for a cup with TMA’s Director of Athletics so we learn about your experience and hear how we are doing things well and where we can improve.

“SOAR EAGLE”

Synergy

Opportunity

Aptitude

Responsibility

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