Friday, Sept. 2, 2022

The Weekly Athletic Schedule (9-5 to 9-10) is attached.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

The fall regular season will be in full swing by the time we start this schedule cycle on Monday.  Please remember our athletic philosophy–Family first, academics second, athletics third.  The need for time management with academics and athletics ramping up at the same time will become more intense.  Communicate with your teachers.  Use your study halls.  Use any time after school before practices and games to get your schoolwork and studying done. Hand in your work, on time, and complete! Take the time to do QUALITY work as well.  All these things will help you stay on top of your academics in order to have the privilege of competing in athletics.

This is the first of many reminders that language matters!  What we choose to say, how we verbalize our thoughts, and how what we communicate (intentionally or otherwise) matters in our community.  Please make good choices with regard to how we talk!  Be sportsmanlike and be polite.  Be intentional to avoid profanity and hurtful language toward others.  Many people care about the John Bapst community and its reach is far and wide.  You never know who is watching and listening.  Be respectful.  Do the right thing.

We are extremely fortunate to have continued use of the Darling Center for class, open gym, practice, and training.  There are office buildings that sit next to and behind the Darling Center and parking areas in front of them.  There are signs that clearly mark where we should park and where we shouldn’t.  Whether it is for the entire school day, or just for drop off or pick up, we should not park in spots reserved for someone else.  Thank you for your cooperation in following the parking rules at and near the Darling Center.

Lastly, for today, COMPETE!  It’s easy to get excited on game day, but do you “bring the juice” in practice?  Do you make your teammates better?  Do you push each other to improve and maximize your potential?  Competition is a positive catalyst toward success.  Work hard every day to make yourself and your teammates better.

Good luck this week!  GO CRUSADERS!

Coach O

Dan O’Connell–Athletic Director (doconnell@johnbapst.org)

2022 Weekly Athletic Schedule (9-5 to 9-10).pdf 

2022 Fall Sports–Coaches Contact and First Activity (1).pdf 

Proof of Physical Exam (1).pdf 

John Bapst Athletic Participation Form 8_2022 (1).pdf 

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