January 21, 2011
Philosophy of Athletics
From the desk of the Athletic Director, Brett Geertsma
Welcome to The Potter’s House Pumas Athletics Website.
The athletic program is one of many exciting extra curricular programs at The Potter’s House High School. Each extra curricular activity at TPHHS, including athletics, works in conjunction with the mission statement and philosophy of the school:
“The Potter’s House provides a Christ-centered education to children of all ethnic heritages and income levels, equipping them to serve God and society to their fullest potential. The Potter’s House offers an excellent academic program in an urban environment. Rooted in Biblical principles and values, The Potter’s House encourages students to reach their full potential by maintaining a healthy spiritual, physical, social, and emotional life. The Potter’s House challenges students and their families to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”
The Potter’s House Athletics primary purpose is to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to increase their love for Jesus Christ and to show that love to others in everything we do. Puma Athletics goes beyond the pursuit of victory. We believe playing fields and gymnasiums are environments where character and morals are formed and molded. Many of the character traits required to be a successful athletic participant are exactly those that will promote an exemplary life after high school – teamwork, self-discipline, loyalty, tolerance and perseverance.
The Potter’s House Athletic Program wants to win as many games as possible. However, our win-loss record will not define how successful our athletic teams are. The Potter’s House defines “success” as a peace of mind in knowing that we gave absolutely everything we had in order to be the best that we could be. With that in mind, TPHHS Athletics strives to provide a passionate and exciting athletic environment, driven by the desire to be the absolute best we can be on the playing surface.
The Potter’s House Athletic Program is co-curricular in nature. Participants in athletics at TPHHS recognize that they are students first, and athletes second. One of our primary purposes is to compliment the academic programs by holding our student-athletes to high academic standards; participation in athletics is a privilege that is earned in the classroom.
The Potter’s House Athletics Program believes in the lasting difference that athletics can make in students’ lives and we wish to make the athletic experience meaningful and exhilarating for each participant so that they can make life-long memories here at TPHHS. We look forward to a great year in 2011-2012 full of passion and excitement. We would love to have your participation and support!
Go Pumas!
Brett Geertsma
Athletic Director
