WCA Athletics
The purpose and intent of our sports programs at WCA is to bring glory to God through participation and involvement in athletics. Our goal is to develop, within those who participate, the character traits of Jesus Christ; producing positive Christian men and women who honor the Lord both on and off the playing field.
WCA believes that the condition of the heart comes before the score of the game. When winning is kept in the right perspective, our student athletes are allowed to develop without the fear of failure.
The sports listed below are offered at WCA for grades 5-8. WCA is in the process of developing a high school sports program for the 2022-23 school year.
Contact our Athletic Director, Andrew Edgar with questions. aedgar@westsideacademy.org
Coach: Claire Rogers, mom of 4 and who also has many years of running experience. crogers@westsideacademy.org
Practices
Monday, Aug 2 – Tuesday, Aug 17
Morning Practices M-F 8:30-9:30 AM @ The Wolf Picnic Area in Bay Village
NOTES: Runners should bring a water bottle to practice. Wear socks. Running shoes required (they don’t have to be expensive ones/kohl’s and the dicks outlet store on Great Northern Blvd are good places to look). Bug spray a very good idea.
IMPORTANT: Runners should come ready to run 10 minutes without stopping to the first practice. Start small and work up. Begin with a 5 minute run and add a minute each day. Speed is not an issue. Here is a great link to help with distance and running routes in your neighborhood. It is mentally easier when you know where you are going and where the finish line is! mapometer
RETURNING RUNNERS: Come ready to run 2 miles without stopping (approx. 15 minutes). Speed not an issue.
Practices Once School Begins
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Friday 3:40-4:45
Athletes are expected to attend practice if they have attended school that day unless arrangements have been made with coach. If an athlete must miss a practice and they have attended school, the athlete should inform the coach as to why the practice will be missed.
Volleyball
5-6th grade girls teams
Practice Schedule:
All practices 4-6 PM @ WCA
- M 8/2
- W 8/4
- M 8/9
- W 8/11
- W 8/18
- TH 8/19
- M 8/23
- W 8/25
Each athlete will need an updated sports physical and forms for the 2021-22 school year. Sports physicals are good for one year from the date of the physical.
Contact information for Coach Abby:
auveges@thecitymission.org
(216) 952-1540
Basketball
- Winter Sport
- Boy Teams & Girl Teams
- 5th-6th Grade & 7th-8th Grade Teams
- November – February
- Greater Cleveland Lutharan League
- Practices: Vary depending on Team
HEARTS for Jesus Christ is a Home School Organization which we often partner with for sport teams. From time to time either school, HEARTS or WCA, may not have enough athletes to field a team on their own, at which point we combine forces. Depending on the sport and coaches, the team my dress under WCA or HEARTS colors. These decisions are made season to season.
At this time WCA is unable to field HS OHSAA sanctioned teams. HEARTS for Jesus Christ is a Home School Organization which we often partner with for sport teams. HEARTS is OHSAA certified and invites WCA athletes to join their teams. For information on a specific HEARTS HS team, contact their AD Athletics@heartsforjesuschrist.org and/or visit their athletics page https://heartsforjesuschrist.org/Programs/Athletics
All forms & fees are due prior to first day of practice. Turn into the main school office.
All Athletic Forms in One PDF
Athletic Philosophy
Emergency Medical Form
Physical Form
Athletic Registration Form
Athletic Uniform/Equipment Agreement