Athletics

Overview

Mission Statement

The Briarcrest Christian School Athletic Department exists to provide a successful and well-respected athletic program for students, focusing on excellence and character development in a Christ-centered environment.

Vision Statement

The Briarcrest Christian School Athletic Department will become the premier school-based athletic program in the Memphis area, recognized for developing athletes to their full potential, competing at the highest levels and building Christian character in the lives of the students who participate.

Elementary School
Competitiveness is encouraged, with a priority on developing each child's fundamental skills necessary to compete at the next level.
Middle School
Balance between continued development of the fundamentals and increased emphasis on competition.
High School
Emphasis is on competing at a high level, with continued development of underclassmen.

What We Offer

BRIARCREST OFFERS A FULL RANGE of Varsity, Junior Varsity and Middle School teams in 18 sports. The list below shows our wide variety of athletic offerings in alphabetical order.

Fall

Cheer HS Football Cheer Middle School Competitive Cheer Middle School Sideline Cross Country MS Boys & Girls Cross Country Varsity Boys Cross Country Varsity Girls Football - Freshmen Football - JV Football - Varsity Football 5th/6th Grade Football 7th/8th Grade Golf - MS Boys Golf - MS Girls Golf Varsity Boys Golf Varsity Girls Soccer HS JV Girls Soccer HS Varsity Girls Soccer Middle School Girls Volleyball HS Freshmen Volleyball HS JV Volleyball HS Varsity Volleyball Middle School Gold - 6th Grade Volleyball Middle School Gold - 8th Grade Volleyball Middle School Green - 6th Grade Volleyball Middle School Green - 7th Grade

Spring

Baseball 6th/7th Baseball 7th/8th Baseball JV Baseball Varsity Football - Spring conditioning Lacrosse 5th/6th Boys Lacrosse 7th Boys Lacrosse 8th Boys Lacrosse HS JV Boys Lacrosse HS JV Girls Lacrosse HS Varsity Boys Lacrosse HS Varsity Girls Lacrosse MS Girls Lacrosse MS Girls Developmental Soccer Elementary Boys Soccer HS JV Boys Soccer HS Varsity Boys Soccer Middle School Boys Softball HS JV Softball HS Varsity Softball Middle School Tennis Middle School Boys & Girls Tennis Middle School Girls Tennis Varsity Boys Tennis Varsity Girls Track Middle School Track Varsity Boys Track Varsity Girls Trap Varsity

In addition, for our younger athletes, a wide variety of sports are offered to SK-5th grade through the Elementary Athletics Program in Football, Basketball, Baseball, Cheer, Lacrosse, Track and Field

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BCS Plan for Summer Athletic Conditioning
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Parental Expectations

When students are surveyed about the reasons why they play sports, the #1 response is to have fun. In addition, the fun kids' experience while playing sports, there are many other benefits: including physical, cognitive, and emotional growth and development. Above all that, is how we believe sports can help develop Christian principles. A lot of these benefits only happen as a direct result of positive efforts from the parents. It is in this spirit that we ask you to abide by the following conditions to help maximize your child’s experience with Briarcrest Christian School Athletics. As 1 Peter 3:8 says, “We should be of one mind. Be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude.” We are here to see our children excel both athletically and spiritually.
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