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FALL SPORTS:
Cross Country
Fall Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Swimming
Volleyball
 
WINTER SPORTS:
Basketball
Winter Cheerleading
Soccer
 
SPRING SPORTS:
Baseball
Tennis
Track & Field
Weightlifting
 
 
FCA
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Christian Athletes)
 
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the Florida High School
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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

 


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