Sports

The philosophy of St. Joseph of Cupertino's after-school sports program flows from our school philosophy which states that:

"We base our education upon the teachings of Jesus - teachings which foster
respect, responsibility, justice, gratitude, and peacefulness."

Our after-school sports program places its focus on developing an atmosphere in which children learn about and enjoy sports rather than on developing winning teams. While every coach, every player, and every supporter want their team to win (this is the meaning of competition), our philosophy keeps this goal of winning in perspective. We are dedicated to providing a positive athletic experience for children of all ability levels.

Our sports program has been established to provide an opportunity for interested boys and girls to participate in and learn from competitive elementary school athletics. The objectives of this program are to:

Teach the children how to play the sport. This includes developing skills, explaining rules, and fostering teamwork.
Encourage organized physical activity.
Promote school spirit.
Emphasize a set of Christian values for athletic directors, coaches, players, parents, and spectators by
- Teaching respect for all individuals,
- Building self-confidence, and
- Encouraging a sense of fair play and sportsmanship.