A Word From the Athletic Director...
St. John Lutheran has had a storied history of excellence
in athletics. There have been many District, Regional, and Sectional
Championships throughout the years. Football, Basketball, Baseball,
Volleyball,
and Track, for both boys & girls...even State Champions in Track
& Field! And recently, our Varsity Girls Volleyball team advanced
to the Final Four in State competition for 4 years in a row!
Our goal will always be for Christ-centered excellence! So
as we look to the future, we will continue to mold and shape our
athletic programs, and focus on the development of the total individual
athlete: intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially, morally,
and of course
physically, as we strive to be champions!
-Antony Fisher, antony.fisher@stjohnocala.org
Athletic Mission Statement...
To establish an interscholastic athletic department that
enhances the Christian educational process of our students.
Through participation in athletics, student-athletes will have
the opportunity to develop physically, emotionally, socially, and
spiritually. They will recognize the presence of God in oneself
and in others during competition. Athletics provide the
opportunity for the student-athlete to exhibit a progression of
physical skills and knowledge of a particular sport, enabling him/her
to apply these skills and knowledge to new situations in a variety of
learning formats. Student-athletes, coaches, and parents are
called upon to work together in a true spirit of sportsmanship to
assist in creating an environment in which those Christian values can
be revealed, tested, and proven relevant both to participants and the
entire school community. Each member of our community seeks to
encourage, instill, and foster such growth and development in all
student-athletes.
Athletic Philosophy...
St. John Lutheran School has a commitment to an athletic
program that both reflects and teaches Christian character, teamwork,
and integrity as well as skills and techniques of various sports.
All participants from athletes to coaches, from parents to
spectators, can expect a quality experience rooted and grounded in
respect, teamwork, humility, self-confidence, integrity, pride, and
Christ.
The coaches of athletics here at St. John Lutheran School
are requested to work with Administration and the Athletic Director in
emphasizing our mission of placing Christ, academics, family, and self.
In order to fulfill the mission, achievement of the following
Athletic Department goals must be a priority.
Our program shall be:
- oriented to the age-appropriate needs and interests of boys and girls;
- viewed as supporting the philosophy and goals of the school;
- providing experiences that enhance the opportunity to develop
responsibility, initiative, leadership, cooperation, self-direction,
and Christian character;
- providing students with exploratory experiences that have physical,
social, and emotional value for the present and future;
- providing leisure time and recreational experiences that will have
both immediate and carry-over value;
- providing for widespread participation by the entire student body;
- avoiding emphasis on contests that exploit students for the benefit
of the school, the teachers, the parents, or the community;
- an integral part of the total educational program;
- in proper perspective to the educational program in relation to
teacher time, student time, school emphasis, school budget, facilities,
and other factors.
Athletic
Objectives...
The St. John Lutheran School Athletic Program will:
- provide opportunities for student-athletes to excel in teamwork,
sportsmanship, self-discipline, and moral character;
- promote pride for athletes, coaches, parents, community, and school
personnel;
- provide each participant with experiences that will be positive,
educational, and moral;
- develop within each student-athlete the individual and team skills
necessary to compete successfully and for them to reach their God-given
potential;
- provide understanding of body growth and development, and the
importance of good health in aiding that growth development;
- develop the ability to sacrifice for the good of the team by seeing
himself/herself as an intricate part of an effort larger than
themselves.
The St. John Lutheran School Athlete will:
- learn how to cope with success and failure, how to strive toward a
common goal, and how to discipline himself or herself;
- learn to make sacrifices, to accept responsibility, and to be loyal
toward chosen endeavors.
The St. John Lutheran School Athletic Staff will:
- provide the best opportunity for student-athletes to excel in their
development;
- help student-athletes become contributing members of society;
- above all, provide a Christian example for players and fans;
- work as hard as they can to promote the total athletic program.
Athletic Boosters...
The St. John Athletic Booster Club's mission is to
support the various athletic programs at St. John. All parents are
welcome to become members of this supportive organization.
A great way to help develop and maintain the level of
athleticism for St. John students is to purchase an Athletic Booster
sponsorship package. An individual or a business can become a sponsor
by clicking here to download the form.
The Booster Club is always looking for volunteers as well.
Click here to see all the ways you could help out.
Click here
to see the agenda from the Monday, October 3rd meeting.
Sports Physicals...
All students participating in St. John athletics must
have an official FHSAA Parent Consent & Physical Exam form on file
with the school. Click here to download the Parent Consent Form and
click here
to download the Physical Exam Form. Physical exams must have been
within the last 12
months to be considered valid. Contact the School Office if you need
one of these forms. If you have a completed form, turn it in to Mrs.
Scherschel in the School Office.
Fall Sports...
Cross Country is
a fall sport that is open to both boys & girls in grades 7-12.
Coach Phil Rath, goyanks23@embarqmail.com
Click here
for the 2011 St. John Cross Country schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
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Fall Cheerleading is a fall sport that is open to girls in grades 5-12 at both
the Varsity and the Elementary levels.
Director of Cheerleading - Vanessa
Baxley, vanessa.baxley@stjohnocala.org
Varsity Cheerleading - Coach Lacie Martin, imagine2590@aol.com
Elementary Cheerleading - Coach Stacy Dzelzkalns, stacy.dzelzkalns@stjohnocala.org
Click here
for the 2011 St. John Varsity Football (Cheerleading) schedule.
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Football
has several different levels
at St. John. The Varsity & Middle School Football teams are open to
boys in grades 7-12 while boys in 5th & 6th grade play Flag
Football.
Varsity Football - Coach Dennis Meunier, dennis.meunier@stjohnocala.org
Flag Football -
Coach Tony McCall, tmccall03@gmail.com
Click here
for the 2011 St. John Varsity Football schedule.
Click here
for the 2010 St. John Flag Football schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
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Golf
is a fall sport that is open to both boys &
girls in grades 7-12.
Varsity Golf -
Coach John Rudolph, jrudolph0077@comcast.net
J.V. Golf - Coach
Steve Mennicke, steve.mennicke@stjohnocala.org
Click here
for the 2011 St. John Varsity Boys Golf schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
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Swimming is a fall sport for boys & girls in grades 7-12.
Coach Greta Gieseke, greta.gieseke@stjohnocala.org
Click here
for the 2011 St. John Swim schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
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Volleyball has teams at
several
different levels at St. John: the Varsity team is open to girls in
grades 7-12, the J.V. team is open to girls in grades 7-9, and the
Middle School team is open to girls in grades 5 & 6.
Varsity Volleyball - Coach Jason LaBorde, stjohnvolleyball@gmail.com
J.V. Volleyball
Middle School Volleyball
- Coach Kim Pompey, kimberly.pompey@marion.k12.fl.us
Click here
for the 2011 St. John Varsity Volleyball schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are subject to change
Winter Sports...
St.
John Basketball is a winter sport open
to both boys & girls. St. John has basketball teams at
several levels so all students in grades 5-12 are welcome to try out.
The Middle School teams have consistently gone to Valparaiso University (a.k.a. Valpo)
in Indiana to compete in the National Tournament and the Varsity Boys
team has a tournament in Minnesota(!) on this year's schedule where
they'll be playing teams from both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Be sure to
take in a
couple of games this year.
BOYS BASKETBALL:
Varsity Boys Basketball
- Coach Antony Fisher, antony.fisher@stjohnocala.org
J.V. Boys Basketball
- Coach Phil Rath, goyanks23@embarqmail.com
Middle School Boys Basketball - Coach John
Westol, john.westol@stjohnocala.org
Elementary Boys Basketball - Coach Justin
Wilson, wilsonju10@gmail.com
Click here for the 2011-12 St. John Varsity Boys
Basketball schedule.
Click here for the 2011-12 St. John J.V. Boys Basketball
schedule.
Click here for the 2011-12 St. John Middle School Boys
Basketball schedule.
Click here for the 2011-12 St. John Elementary Boys
Basketball schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Varsity Girls Basketball - Coach Kim Pompey, kimberly.pompey@marion.k12.fl.us
Elementary Girls Basketball
Click here for the 2011-12 St. John Varsity Girls
Basketball schedule.
Click here for the 2011-12 St. John Elementary Girls
Basketball schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
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Winter Cheerleading is a winter sport that is open to
girls in grades 5-12 at both the Varsity and the Elementary levels.
Director of
Cheerleading - Vanessa Baxley, vanessa.baxley@stjohnocala.org
Varsity Cheerleading - Coach Lacie Martin, imagine2590@aol.com
Elementary Cheerleading - Coach Stacy Dzelzkalns, stacy.dzelzkalns@stjohnocala.org
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Soccer
is a winter sport that is open to boys in grades 7-12.
Coach
Andrew Kaley, andrew.kaley@stjohnocala.org
Coach Travis Barinneau
Click here
for the 2011-12 St. John Varsity Soccer schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are
subject to change
Spring Sports...
Baseball is a spring sport open to boys in grades 7-12.
Coach Chris Farley, chris.farley@earthlink.net
Click here
for the 2012 St. John Varsity Baseball schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are subject to change
Directions to Ralph Russell Field
(St. John's home baseball field)
1690 Pine Road
Ocala, Florida 34472
From the St. John campus:
- When exiting the St. John parking lot, turn right (north) onto SE
Lake Weir Avenue (CR 464A).
- At the first traffic light, turn right (east) onto SE 17th Street (CR
464).
- After about a mile, SE 17th Street will curve slightly to the right
and become SE Maricamp Road.
- After several more miles, turn right onto Midway Road.
- After about a half a mile, turn right onto Pine Road.
- The field should be on your left.
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Tennis
is a spring sport open to girls in grades 7-12.
Coach Greta Gieseke, greta.gieseke@stjohnocala.org
Click here
for the 2012 St. John Varsity Tennis schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are subject to change
Directions to Clyatt Park
(St. John's home tennis courts)
1401 SE 17th Street
Ocala, Florida 34471
From the St. John campus:
- When exiting the St. John parking lot, turn right (north) onto SE
Lake Weir Avenue (CR 464A).
- Turn right (east) onto SE 17th Street (CR 464).
- Clyatt Park is less than a mile down the road on the left.
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Track &
Field is a spring sport open
to boys & girls in grades 5-12.
High School Track & Field - Coach Tony McCall, tmccall03@gmail.com
Middle School Track & Field - Coach John Westol, john.westol@stjohnocala.org
Click here
for the 2012 St. John Varsity & JV Track schedule.
please note that all sports schedules are subject to change
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Weightlifting is a spring sport that is
open to boys in grades 9-12.
Coach
Dennis Meunier, dennis.meunier@stjohnocala.org
