Athletic Director
Athletic Committee
- Jon Parker, President
- Brian Akin, Vice President
- Marty Donegan, Treasurer
Coaches
- Auxiliary
- Cheerleading - April Brand
- Color Guard - Heather Hinton
- Majorettes - Andrea Castleberry
- Baseball - Tim Smith
- Basketball, Boys - Chip Bugnar
- Basketball, Girls - Taylor Englebert
- Cross Country - Casey Blackman
- Bass Fishing - Keri Stallings
- Football - Tim Smith
- Soccer, Boys - Sam Hendrix
- Soccer, Girls - Matt Popinski
- Softball - Melaura Cranford
- Tennis - Jacky Turner
- Volleyball - Melaura Cranford
Strike Lightning! (Fight Song) - Allen Barlow w/ ECS Choir; Jenny Diamond, conductor
Our deepest gratitude to composer, Allen Barlow of Homewood School of Music, and performers, the ECS Choir, under the guidance and direction of Jenny Diamond
ECS BASEBALL
ECS BOYS BASKETBALL
ECS GIRLS BASKETBALL
ECS CHEERLEADING
ECS COLOR GUARD
ECS Fishing
ECS FOOTBALL
ECS BOYS SOCCER
ECS GIRLS SOCCER
ECS SOFTBALL
ECS GIRLS TENNIS
ECS VOLLEYBALL
Academic Forms
ECS ATTENDANCE LOG
(parent keeps this log for your records)
ECS Curriculum Log
(return to ECS Office by September 1 of current school year)
ECS REPORT CARD K-8
(return to ECS Office by January 15 and June 15 of current school year)
ECS REPORT CARD High School 9-12
(return to ECS Office by January 15 and June 15 of current school year)
ECS Transcript, Records Distribution, or Withdrawal Request
(submit to ECS Office 7-10 days in advance of institution's need for transcript)
Athletic Forms
Required Participation Forms
All forms listed below are required to be completed before participation in any ECS Team Sport &/or Athletic Program.
Please make copies of these forms, for your records, before turning in to your coach.
2020 Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Adult)
(return to ECS Office upon email notification of receipt of Enrollment and/or Re-Enrollment Form)
2020 Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement (Minor – Under 19 Years of Age)
(return to ECS Office upon email notification of receipt of Enrollment and/or Re-Enrollment Form)
ACSC CONCUSSION POLICY
ACSC LIABILITY WAIVER FORM
AHSAA PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION FORM
(Valid for one year)
ECS MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
ECS Student/Athlete Information and Contract Form
Additional Athletic Forms
ECS FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADS FORM
ECS COACHES PURCHASE ORDER FORM
NACA HEALTH FORM
(required of anyone attending the NACA Tournament)
ECS ATHLETIC SEASON EVALUATION FORM
(please complete within 2 weeks of season conclusion)
For use by ECS Head Coaches:
- ACSC FORMS (Schedule, Roster, Christian Character)
- ECS Team Roster
Financial Forms
ECS ACH Authorization Form
(required to establish payment plan)
ECS AD_FUNDRAISER INCOME CREDIT FORM
(To be submitted by any player requesting credit towards their Athletic Participation Fee for ads sold or fundraiser income earned)
ECS EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST
(To be submitted by individual requesting reimbursement from ECS for personal expenses incurred toward ECS sport or other activity)
Other Forms
School Leadership Forms
The following two forms must be completed by all coaches, instructors, and group leaders and submitted to the school office.
Driver’s Permit
Request for DRIVER PERMIT PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FORM
** New Driver Instructions & Suggestions★Students are eligible to obtain a driver’s permit at age 15.
★Call your local driver’s license bureau for a list of requirements.
★Request the Proof of Enrollment form mentioned above at least one week before needed
★All report cards and curriculum logs must be on file at the school office, and your account with ECS must be in good standing before a completed proof of enrollment is mailed.
★Form Expiration / Validity Dates:
- Proof of Enrollment forms requested after January 1 are valid until the last day of the school year
- Proof of Enrollment forms requested after the last day of the school year are valid until the first day of the school year
- Proof of Enrollment forms requested after the first day of the school year are valid until December 31
Evangel Christian School Athletics Program History
2004
Evangel Christian School began its athletic program under founding Athletic Director Steve Dean, a homeschooling father who, from 2004-2005, and 2007-2008, also served as the Lightning Head Football Coach. Coach Dean is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he played football for Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, earned the first-ever "Dixie Howell Memorial Award" as the outstanding player in the 1971 A-Day game, and was a member of the 1973 national championship team.
Coach Dean led the first-year Lightning to the NACA Division II championship in their inaugural season. He coached previously at Hope Christian School in Pelham, where he also led his 2001 team to the NACA championship and was named NACA National Coach of the Year. He has also served as the soccer coach and Athletic Director of Shades Mountain Christian School in Hoover.
“For my family, home schooling has been a great blessing and one of the wisest choices that my wife and I have ever made. In the early days of home schooling, the lack of athletics was a real problem and one that really concerned me as a former college football player who believed that athletics can be one of the best ways to connect to teenage boys and a way to build discipline, work ethic and so many of the virtues that Christian parents deem important. It has come a long way and now is offered in a lot of home school programs. When we formed Evangel a couple of years ago, we wanted athletics to be an essential part of our program and we wanted it to be done as excellent as it could be done in the venue that we could offer it. We have accomplished that goal in that we have been more than competitive in football, basketball and baseball. In football, we have been fortunate enough to be one of the top 8-man programs in the Southeast, not only among home school programs but among Christian schools in general... The Evangel Christian School baseball program has been competitive and has a promising future as we have many returning varsity starters and we enter into a new conference (I.C.S.G.A) next year that will give us a full and competitive schedule… (I) am very proud of not only what we have accomplished in the first 2 years of Evangel but, more importantly in the way that we have impacted our athletes and their families. God has been faithful to raise up excellent coaches who not only know what they are doing on the field but love our student athletes and make our athletic teams fun and encouraging. I feel that we are right where we envisioned being as a school and athletic program. If I was not a part of Evangel but was interested in home schooling and having my children involved in a Christ-centered and competitive athletic program, Evangel would be my choice hands down.” -Steve Dean, 6/20/2006
On 8/16/2004, Coach Dean also appeared on the WJOX “Matt and Jay” radio show, where he discussed homeschooling and ECS as a startup program with great opportunities for homeschooling athletics. You can listen to that interview here.
The Evangel Christian School Lightning, in its inaugural year (2004-2005), fielded varsity and junior high interscholastic athletic teams in football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball.
The Evangel Christian School Lightning football team competed as an independent, and ended its inaugural season by capturing the Division II national championship at the National Association of Christian Athletes playoffs in Dayton, Tennessee.
The Lightning basketball, baseball and softball teams were accepted into the Central Alabama Christian Conference (CACC) with the Varsity Basketball Teams (Boys and Girls) each securing the CACC Tournament Championship, and Baseball and Softball each placing 3rd in the CACC Tourney.
2005
In its second year (2005-2006), Evangel Christian School continued to field successful teams in football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball, along with a club sport being offered in tennis.
Under the direction of Athletic Director/Head Coach, Steve Dean, the Evangel Christian School Lightning football team, participated as a founding member of the newly founded Tennessee Valley Football Conference, placed 3rd in the TVFC, while also placing 3rd in the NACA Division I 8-Man Football Tournament.
Continuing to compete as a member of the Central Alabama Christian Conference (CACC), the Varsity Basketball Teams saw their Boys Team, under Coach Mike Watford, finish as Runner-Up in the Conference Tournament, while its Girls Team, under Coach Ken Letson, secured its second consecutive Conference Tournament Championship, while it finished as Regular Season Co-Champion. Both Junior Varsity Teams had strong seasons, with the boys finishing with the best record of the four teams, and the girls finishing with an undefeated conference record.
The 2006 Lightning Varsity Baseball Team, under Coach Bill Snuggs, improved on its success, securing its first Conference Championship (CACC), while placing 3 players on the All-Conference Team with another, freshman Micah Mularski, taking the CACC Tournament MVP.
2006
2007 marked a leadership change in the Athletic Directorship of Evangel Christian School. After over three years serving as its founding Athletic Director, Steve Dean felt the Lord calling him to step down from that position, a decision that the Evangel Christian School Board accepted, though reluctantly. After much prayer, discussion, and deliberation, however, Evangel Christian School was blessed to be served in that capacity by founding Board Member, Ken Letson. Ken brings a renewed vision, wisdom and gifts to the position of Athletic Director.
Athletics at an excellent level is one of the distinctive visions of Evangel Christian School. One of the things that was learned through Coach Dean's tenure, is that in order for Evangel Christian School to take athletics to a higher level, a single Athletic Director, as a volunteer position, is hardly a job that one man can do alone.
Therefore, 2007 also gave Evangel Christian School the opportunity to introduce a new office, that of Associate Athletic Director; an office which was capably held by Mike Watford, whom God uniquely equipped and empowered to be able to handle all of the day-to-day administrative tasks of conference and financial compliance, along with relationship and program development. The two of these men serving together,, in their respective capacities maintained and accentuated the tradition of excellence begun under Coach Dean’s leadership at Evangel Christian School.
In 2006, the Lightning Varsity Football Team, under Coach Snuggs, finished as the TVFC Southern Region Champion. Also, both Lightning Varsity (under Coach Mike Ritchie), and JV Boys Basketball (under Coach Greg Mularski) teams were I.C.S.G.A West Region Champions.
2007
In late 2007, to further expand the breadth and depth of the ECS Athletics Program, an Athletic Committee was formed, comprised of Steve Dean, Stewart Motes, and Danny Scott. Soon thereafter, in order to further expand the scope and breadth of the program, Del Clayton and Robert Goodner gratefully agreed to contribute their many talents, gifts, and hours of service and rounded out the committee. With the addition of all these able men, Ken Letson was able to lessen his workload and serve as an additional member of this dedicated six-person committee.
2008
July of 2008 brought about the blessing of having Robert Goodner volunteer to serve as ECS Athletic Director. Aided by a committee comprised of expert and innovative leadership, and contributing strong and diverse talents and insights, the ECS Athletic Program carried on its traditions while continuing to look forward to new opportunities for the future.
2009-2016
In 2009, Howard O'Neal volunteered his services to the Evangel Christian School Athletics Program to serve as full-time Athletic Director. Howard has brought untold gifts of service and time and is committed to taking Lightning Athletics into the next decade. Part of that commitment has been to oversee the growth and operations of the Evangel Sports Complex, a facility donated to Evangel Church PCA for use by its schools.
2013
Added Color Guard
2014
Added Tennis and Girls Soccer as varsity sports
2015
Added a mascot, “Striker”
Added Boys Soccer as a varsity sport
December 9, 2015: AISA approves ACSC for nonconference schedule
2017
Hired first full-time athletic director, Tim Smith - For the first time in its 13-year history, Evangel Christian School has hired a full time athletic director to run its athletic program and serve as its football and baseball coach. The Alabaster-based private school made up of homeschool students has hired Tim Smith, formerly athletic director and headmaster at Cornerstone Christian School in Shelby County.
In his successful 20-year career at Cornerstone, Smith built, nurtured and grew its athletic program from scratch. He won ten AISA state championships and built an entire sports complex at Cornerstone in Wilsonville. He is also a member of the AISA Hall of Fame.
“This was a tough decision,” Smith said. “But I am one hundred percent committed and excited, and I know that God is leading me in this new direction”.
Evangel’s athletic program has been a perennial powerhouse in all sports, despite being run entirely with the leadership of volunteers. Since beginning in 2004, the school has won numerous conference, state and national championships in football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball and baseball. The school currently competes in the Alabama Christian Sports Conference and moved up from eight-man to 11-man football this past fall. The athletic program is made up of student-athletes from both Evangel Christian—the homeschool “school”—as well as Evangel Classical Christian School.
Many wondered if the recent decision by the AHSAA to allow homeschoolers to participate in public school athletics would affect a homeschool program like Evangel’s. The Lightning, however, have shown no signs of slowing down, winning championships in football, volleyball and girls’ basketball so far in 2016-17. And with the hiring of Smith as the school’s first ever full-time athletic department coach and director, the future is brighter than ever.
“We believe that the blessing of being able to hire Tim Smith further insures our commitment to provide Evangel students the opportunity to compete in athletics at the highest level,” Evangel Christian School administrator Bill Snuggs said. “This kind and humble man brings the character, experience, and skill-sets that will perfectly complement and further our program and its vision.”
Smith succeeds current volunteer athletic director, Howard O’Neal, who during his eight years of leadership oversaw Evangel’s acquisition of a sports complex and was instrumental in facilitating an agreement with the AISA for its schools to compete against Evangel and the other members of the ACSC.
“We are excited about the future of Lightning athletics,” said Snuggs, who has been the administrator at the school since its inception. “With the hiring of Coach Smith the legacy of excellence will only be strengthened as he leads Evangel into the future.”
Evangel Christian School History of Athletic Conference Involvement
During its first two years (2004-2006), Evangel Christian School participated in the Central Alabama Christian Conference for basketball, baseball, and softball. Being invited into CACC membership in its first year (2004-2005) was an honor that Evangel Christian School didn’t take lightly. Since most schools in the CACC had not yet established football programs, Evangel Christian School played its first season (2004) as an independent, and in its second football season (2005) in the TVFC (Tennessee Valley Football Conference. The Athletic Department of Evangel Christian School had hoped through its involvement in the CACC to continue to grow and develop football in that conference, but since this became increasingly unrealistic, in its second year (2005-2006), Evangel Christian School helped form and participated in the aforementioned TVFC (Tennessee Valley Football Conference), which it was instrumental, under the leadership of Athletic Director, Steve Dean, to form with other schools in Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky. in football.
In May of 2006, due to attrition of other CACC member schools, Evangel Christian School prayerfully considered, pursued and accepted the opportunity to compete in a larger, more comprehensive, and established association, the Independent Christian Schools of Georgia and Alabama Athletic Association (I.C.S.G.A), est. 1993. The I.C.S.G.A is philosophically aligned with Evangel Christian School, in its attempt to glorify God through athletic competition, and Evangel Christian School participated as an I.C.S.G.A member from 2006-2008.
In 2009, in an attempt to align itself with a conference comprised of more local schools, and dedicated to home school and traditional school athletics, Evangel Christian School began its current affiliation with the Alabama Christian Sports Conference (ACSC). Affiliation with the ACSC enabled Evangel Christian School to renew relationships with some of the schools with which it previously competed under the CACC. Additionally, the ACSC, enabled Evangel Christian School to receive the long-sought blessing of establishing strong and healthy competitive relationships with more local schools. The ACSC also provides the opportunity to compete with traditional schools and seeks to honor both of these methods of education under one balanced conference. It seeks the glory of God as its transcendent principle of operation.
In December of 2015, the Alabama Independent Schools Association (AISA) voted unanimously to allow its member schools to compete against ACSC member schools in non-conference play, effective spring 2016 and ongoing.
ECS Athletics Organizational Structure
The Evangel Christian School Athletics program will be organized by and under the authority of Evangel Christian School and their Board. The directors of the athletic program will consist of:
- Evangel Christian School Board
- School Administrator
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Committee
- Head Coach for each sport
Head Coaches will be staffed by volunteers who are chosen by the Athletic Director and approved by the Evangel Christian School Board. The Head Coach assumes responsibility for organizing the team, working with the Athletic Director in selecting and maintaining facilities, and will be responsible for all training and coaching related activities in support of a specified sport activity. He/she will be responsible to oversee player conduct and provide for player discipline as required.
The Evangel Christian School Board has designated an Athletic Committee to advise and review all athletic policies and decisions. This Athletic Committee is made up of the school administrator and at least one member of the Evangel Christian School Board.
The Athletic Director will provide the primary interface between sports activities and any league of teams and/or schools that we compete against. The Athletic Director's responsibility will also include various administrative matters.
Evangel Christian School, through its Board and Athletic Director will confirm that each sport complies with Evangel Christian School standards of excellence and conduct, approve the selection of various sport specific positions, and provide for disciplinary action as required.
Each sports team under this program will be segregated by gender (e.g. boys' baseball team, girls' softball team, etc.). Each team will compete within an approved conference or will play an independent, non-conference schedule as approved by the Athletic Director and School Board.
Support and Funding
The Evangel Christian School Athletic Program will be financially self-supporting and will not operate out of normal school tuition fees and operating budget. Each specific team will charge individual participation fees commensurate with the operational costs of that sport, and may engage in additional fund raising activities in order to meet the operating expenses of that team.
The Athletic Staff, as approved by the Athletic Director and School Board, may pursue funding through sponsors, which may involve advertisements on team facilities or printed programs or other visibility. Such relationships will only be with organizations that do not detract from Christian ideology or conduct.
In keeping with our vision to constantly our athletic program offerings, and to provide facilities to do so, and in order to maintain the ever-expanding costs of a growing program, your generous contributions are always appreciated and are 100% tax-deductible.
Donations may be sent directly by check or money order to Evangel Christian School at PO Box 1670, Alabaster, AL 35007. Please indicate Athletic Program on your check. You may also donate through PayPal by directing your contributions to office@evangelhomeschool.org.
Thank you for considering Evangel Christian School with your charitable giving.
Philosophy of Conference Association
In order to facilitate a more structured organization with available competition, it is desirable to be associated with a league or conference of similar schools or athletic organizations. To support the stated purpose, it is important that such a league be Christ-centered.
The Evangel Christian School Board and Athletic Director will pursue such association as long as it benefits the players, families, and school. Any association of this program or its teams with a State or Government-Sponsored Athletic Association will be closely examined by the Evangel Christian School Staff and School Board to ensure that no inappropriate entanglement results.
Teams under the Evangel Christian School Athletics Program may periodically compete with other teams that do not specifically have a Christian purpose. The Evangel Christian School Staff will pursue such competition with discretion, and with a desire to show Christ to those who do not know Him.
Evangel Christian School Athletic Policy Manual
Purpose
The purpose of the Evangel Christian School Athletic Program is to provide a challenging and enjoyable sports environment for our students that is distinctively Christian and that will point them and those who observe them to Christ.
"Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." (I Corinthians 9:24-25)
We hope striving to please and enjoy God in athletics will be a blessing to our student-athletes and their families and will have eternal significance on their lives and those with whom they come into contact.
Organization
The program will be organized by and under the authority of Evangel Christian School and its Board. The directors of the athletic program will consist of:
- Evangel Christian School Board
- School Administrator
- Athletic Director
- Head Coach for each sport
Head Coaches will be staffed by volunteers chosen by the Athletic Director and approved by the School Board. The ECS Board may designate a Sports Oversight Committee to advise and review all athletic policies and decisions. This Sports Oversight Committee comprises the athletic director and at least one member of the ECS Board.
The Athletic Director provides the primary interface between sports activities and any league of teams and schools that we compete against. The Athletic Director's responsibility will also include various administrative matters.
The Head Coach is responsible for organizing the team, working with the Athletic Director in selecting and maintaining facilities, and will be responsible for all training and coaching-related activities supporting a specified sports activity. They will oversee player conduct and provide for player discipline as required.
Evangel Christian School, through its Board and Athletic Director, will confirm that each sport complies with ECS standards of excellence and conduct, approve the selection of various sport-specific positions, and provide for disciplinary action as required.
Each sports team under this program will be segregated by gender (e.g., boys' baseball team, girls' softball team, etc.). Each team will compete within an approved conference or play an independent, non-conference schedule as approved by the Athletic Director and School Board.
Support and Funding
The Evangel Christian School Athletic Program will be financially self-supporting if possible and will not operate out of regular school tuition fees and operating budget. Each specific team will charge individual participation fees and may engage in additional fundraising activities to meet the operational expenses of that team.
Associations with Conferences
To facilitate a more structured organization with available competition, it is desirable to be associated with a league or conference of similar schools or athletic organizations. To support the stated purpose, such a league must be Christ-centered. The Evangel Christian School Board and Athletic Director will pursue such an association if it benefits the players, families, and school. Any association of this program or its teams with a State or Government-Sponsored Athletic Association will be closely examined by the Evangel Christian School Staff and School Board to ensure no inappropriate entanglement results.
Teams under this program may periodically compete with other teams that do not specifically have a Christian purpose. The Evangel Christian School Staff will pursue such competition with discretion and a desire to show Christ to those who do not know Him.
As the athletic director and school board approve, the athletic staff may pursue funding through sponsors, including advertisements on team facilities, printed programs, or other visibility. Such relationships will only be with organizations that do not detract from Christian ideology or conduct.
Eligibility
Participating athletes will be Evangel Christian School students of an appropriate age for the specific team or league. The following eligibility guidelines will apply:
- The student must be regularly enrolled in Evangel Christian School and not have graduated before September of the current academic year.
- The student's family (represented by at least one parent) must agree to the Evangel Christian School Family Covenant and Statement of Faith, agree with this program's purpose, and subscribe to its Code of Conduct.
- At least one parent and the student-athlete must sign a Parent/Player Contract and a Participation Form for each sport they will participate in.
- Validate the above guideline on the Statement of Faith and Conduct Agreement.
- For J.V. (Junior High) team participation, a student must be in grades 6 through 9, must be at least 12 years of age, and cannot turn 16 on or before September 1 of their 9th-grade year. Exceptions to this can be made upon agreement between ECS coaches (with the approval of the Athletic Director) and the coaches and schools of the opposing team on a game-by-game basis.
- For Varsity team participation, a student must be in grades 9 through 12, be at least 15 years of age, and cannot turn 19 on or before September 1. A student who is younger than 15 and is in grade 7, 8, or 9 may be considered for varsity team membership if they are deemed physically qualified as agreed upon by the player's family, the coaching staff, and the Athletic Director and if this does not violate any specific rule by the conference of which we are a member.
- All student-athletes must be in satisfactory academic standing and pass all subjects as determined by the teaching parent or cooperative instructor.
- This program is intended to enhance education and not detract from it. Parents have ultimate responsibility for their children's education. Any parent who believes that this program's activities detract from their child's academic performance is encouraged to discuss the issues with the Evangel Christian School Staff or School Board members.
Player Selection and Playing Time
The Coaching Staff for each sport will determine player selection for that team. A tryout may be required to assess player talent and select an appropriate team for each sport.
Each player is required to attend all practice sessions unless circumstances prevent attendance. In these cases, the player is expected to communicate the reason for his absence to the Coaching Staff. A player who does not attend practices should be allowed little or no playing time in games unless there is a shortage of players or an injury situation that may require that such a player be allowed to play.
Coaches will try to allow every player on the team to get some playing time, but there are no minimum playing time requirements. Player substitution is at the discretion of the Coaching Staff.
Behavior and Discipline
Family Code of Conduct
- I will conduct myself in a Christ-like manner and abstain from inappropriate behavior while representing my team and school in any sports-related function, including travel to and from events.
- I will submit to the authority of the coaches, Athletic Director, School Administrators, and the Evangel Christian School Board in all athletics matters.
- As a witness for Christ and as an example to others, I will work to promote unity among team members by being an ambassador for Christ, reaching out to those who have needs, and treating all team members with respect.
- I will demonstrate personal integrity by always obeying all game and ECS rules.
- I will view my membership on any athletic team of Evangel Christian School as an opportunity to grow close to God and share the love of Christ with others, such as teammates, members of opposing teams, officials, and fans.
Coaches and Adult Leader Code of Conduct
- I will model accountability to all players by remaining active in my local church.
- I will subject myself to the authorities God has placed in my life, including my church, the ECS Board and Administration, game officials, etc.
- As a witness for Christ and an example to youth, while serving as a Coach (Leader), I will exhibit conduct that provides an example of excellence.
- I will always demonstrate personal integrity by obeying Evangel Christian School's rules and policies.
- I will respect players and other adult leaders and expect the same in return.
- I will help build team spirit by encouraging every player, including those whose abilities may not be as great as others.
- I will exhibit Christ-like behavior and expect it from others in their conversation, treatment of each other, and actions at sports events.
- I will always help protect the safety of the players and provide appropriate supervision of players while traveling to and from each game.
Game Day Rules (for us as hosts and fans)
- The following artificial noisemakers are not allowed at an ECS athletic event:
- containers with rocks, marbles, etc., inside, which might be used for rattling purposes,
- power systems, i.e., horns, microphones, etc.,
- cowbells, and
- others disallowed as needed.
Departure from this code of conduct will be addressed according to our Lord's guidance in Matthew 18:15-17 and may result in disciplinary action such as game suspension or dismissal from the team and program. Each Coach is responsible for communicating these rules and expectations to each participating family and requiring written agreement from each family as part of player registration. More specific disciplinary guidelines follow.
Discipline of a Player or Family Member
Any issue that may call for the discipline of a player or family member will be handled at the discretion of the Coach or delegated team leader. Issues of significance will result in consultation with the player's parents. If inappropriate behavior continues, disciplinary action may include suspension or expelling the player from the team. If a player or parent wishes to question the corrective action, they should first meet with the Coach. If the issue cannot be resolved in consultation with the Coach, the family should approach the Athletic Director. If problems cannot be resolved at this level, a meeting with the ECS Board and all parties concerned will be arranged.
Discipline of a Coach or other adult leader
Any issue that may call for a Coach's discipline will be handled case-by-case using Biblical guidelines and with Christian love. This action, if required, will be initiated by the Athletic Director and require concurrence by the ECS Administrator and Board.
Modification of Athletic Policy
Any Athletic Program Coaches, adult leaders, Athletic Director, or ECS Board members may suggest modifications to this athletic policy. The Athletic Director will submit the final revision to the Evangel Christian School Board for approval.
Evangel Christian School Online Store
The long-awaited and oft-requested opportunity to purchase Lightning fan wear has finally arrived! This is not only a great way to give back to your school, but to show your support for the Lightning everywhere you go! ECS earns 20% of every dollar you spend, so shop now and come back again for your Christmas shopping. We hope to see you around in your Lightning wear and hope that you will enjoy every item purchased from the ECS Lightning store, especially knowing that you're wearing it for a great cause. Strike Lightning!
Evangel Sports Complex
A Vision of the Future!
Evangel Christian School Lightning Award Winners
Since its inception in 2004, Evangel Christian School has awarded the Lightning Award to that male and female senior athlete who, through his or her excellence through athletic endeavor has most clearly demonstrated the characteristics of a Christian athlete.
2019-2020
Diani Bailey
Tyler Henderson
2018-2019
Weston Akin
Annie Haga
2017-2018
Olivia Sanders
Kamden Smith
2016-2017
Madi Gurley
MIcah Murphy
2015-2016
Lucy Sullivan
John Will Graham
2014-2015
Annie Hoge
Mason Murphy
2013-2014
Elizabeth Ragland
Josh Letson
2012-2013
Bethany Letson
Brandon Mackey
2011-2012
Rainey Ketcham
Brentley Wells
2010-2011
Abby Letson
Roecker Melick
2009-2010
Rachel Letson
Jakan Sylestine
2008-2009
Caitlin Hendon
Luke Webb
2007-2008
Hannah Letson
Jacob Snuggs
2006-2007
Cat Cumbie
Lucas Beech
2005-2006
Amber Tedeton
Richard Ketcham
2004-2005
Sarah Letson
Stephen Tedeton