Doing the Right Thing

HEY CARDINALS NATION!

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• Blog

• Verse of the Day

• Quote of the Day

• Weekly Recap

• Upcoming Events

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🔨 BLOG

DOING THE RIGHT THING

High school athletes are constantly faced with decisions that can impact their career, reputation, and personal growth. It's important for our student-athletes to develop a strong moral compass and know how to make the right choices. The Bible offers valuable guidance on this topic, and one verse in particular, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, can be a helpful reminder:

“But as for those who are not obedient to our word but are disobedient, note who they are and have no fellowship with them, so that they may be ashamed.”

This verse encourages us to be discerning. Here’s how you can apply this principle to your life as a high school athlete:

1. Choose Your Friends Wisely:

• Surround yourself with positive influences. Seek out friends who encourage you to be your best, both on and off the field.

• Avoid negative peer pressure. Don't let others pressure you into doing things that you know are wrong.

2. Set Your Own Standards:

• Know what you believe in. Develop a strong sense of personal values. What matters to you?

• Stick to your principles. Don't compromise your beliefs for the sake of popularity or acceptance.

3. Be a Role Model:

• Lead by example. Your actions can have a significant impact on others, especially younger athletes.

• Show respect for others. Treat everyone with kindness and consideration.

4. Seek Guidance:

• Talk to your coach or mentor. They can offer advice and support.

• Consult with a trusted adult. Your parents, teachers, or religious leaders can provide guidance.

Remember, making the right choices is not always easy. It requires discipline, self-awareness, and a commitment to your values.

💭 QUOTE OF THE DAY

💬 VERSE OF THE DAY

📣 ANNOUNCEMENTS

DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR ELIGIBILITY FORMS IN?

Here's the checklist of it all: 

- TAPPS Physical 

- Medical History

- Student Profile (on TAPPS Management System)

- Acknowledgement of Rules (on TAPPS Management System)

- Signed CHS Handbook (located in Google Drive)

- Team Registration on Google Form (located in Google Drive)

- Student Transfer Form (if transfer student)

- Previous Athletic Participation Form (if transfer student)

Here’s how to get into the TAPPS Management System:

To be eligible to participate in fine arts or athletic activities, you will need to complete the eligibility action items shown in the App Dashboard.

To get started, please download the app from either Google Play or the App Store by clicking the Google Play or App Store button below. 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tappshttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/tapps-tms/id6575386424 

Once you have downloaded the app:

1. Click “Forgot Password”

2. Enter your Email ([email protected])

3. You will receive an email with an OTP (One-Time Password)

4. Enter OTP to access your profile

Once the student completes their profile, their parent/guardian will receive the following email notification:

Hi [Parent Name],

[School] has you registered in the TAPPS TMS App as a parent.  For your student to be eligible to participate in fine arts or athletic activities, you will need to complete the eligibility action items shown in the App Dashboard. 

Shoot Coach T an email if you have any questions: [email protected]

‼️ UPCOMING EVENTS

🏅 LOOKING FOR MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT CARDINAL ATHLETICS?

If you are looking for more ways to follow along and support our athletes, here are a few more things we do:

1. Interested in Sponsoring an Edition of our Newsletter? Shoot an email to our athletic director [email protected] and he will point you in the right direction!

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I pray that your day is full of reminders of God’s love and faithfulness. May you faithfully build your life on Christ.

“But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in my weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

To God be the glory,

Coach T