The Life Christian School Athletic Department offers a variety of sport opportunities throughout the year for both girls and boys including volleyball, soccer, basketball and track. Parent support and involvement is encouraged through the Lion Booster Club. We look forward to teaming with your student to aid in the development of their skills and encouragement of their spirit.
Sport contributes to a healthy mind, body and soul while building confidence and teaching critical life skills; goal setting and achievement, team work, perseverance, sportsmanship.
OUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Jessica Schmidt
LCS Athletic Director
Jessica lived in Washington D.C., Hawaii, Colorado, while finally spending the majority of her youth in the “place of 10,000 lakes”….MinnEsota. She was born into a military family with her mother serving in the Army and her father in the Marines. She has an older brother, James, and a younger sister, Lindsay (both still reside in the land of mosquitoes). In high school, Jessica was an athlete competing in competitive softball and volleyball. She also loved water skiing off the back of their families boat and snow skiing on the hills of Duluth, MN. Jessica decided to attend Saint Cloud State University (Go, Huskies) after graduating from Anoka High School (Go, Tornadoes!). She got her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in technology and social science. Jessica was campus supervisor of all the computer labs on campus and enjoyed watching the Division 1 hockey!
Jessica is currently pursuing her Master’s of Education in Educational Administration. She has aspirations of being an administrator because she has a true passion to assist children in their growth and assist educators to be the best they can possibly be. Her great grandmother was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse, her mother is a teacher of 25 years, and she is a teacher of 12 years. Jessica has been with Life Christian School for the past 6 years as an educator as well as the varsity volleyball coach. Jessica is married to the one and only, Eric David Schmidt, for the past 10 (almost 11) years! They have four fantastic children: Kobe Jay, Gavyn James, Fiona Rae, and last but not least, Milo David.
While sitting in her pre-law class, Jessica got a phone call from the office manager at Life. She stepped out of class to take the call and little did she know, God had a completely different path for her life. Jessica was asked to come in for an interview after being recommended by a friend. She accepted the invitation and the rest is history. Jessica absolutely loves her LCS and LCC family! She has grown in her love for others, challenged in her profession, and flourished spiritually. “For I know the plans I have for you, “declared the Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
jessica.schmidt@lcslions.org
503.259.1329 ext. 159
ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS
LCS offers opportunities for our 3rd – 5th grade boys and girls to participate in athletics to further develop their character. This is another venue on our campus where the students can have some fun and achieve greater personal growth and success as an extension of the classroom. This develops well rounded and confident student.
Soccer
Our co-ed teams provide an opportunity for our boys and girls in 3rd – 5th grade to develop skills and compete against our local schools. Getting started early and investing in the future of your students development builds lasting skills, character development and team relations.
Soccer Season: August – November
Volleyball
Our 5th Grade girls have the opportunity to participate in our volleyball program. They will team with 6th grade girls to build upon their growing physical and social skills.
Volleyball Season: August – November
Basketball
Our co-ed teams provide an opportunity for our boys and girls in 3rd – 4th grade to develop skills and compete against our local schools. Getting started early and investing in the future of your student’s development builds lasting skills, character development and team relations.
Basketball Season: November – March
*5th Grade will team up with 6th Grade to build upon their growing physical and social skills.
MS ATHLETICS
Life Christian School offers our Middle School students great opportunities for athletic development. This will contribute to growth in their social development, physical strength, health, education and spiritual prosperity. We have a no-cut policy in athletics meaning all students can participate on an athletic team. Playing time and participation on the middle school teams is at the head coach’s discretion.
MS Soccer
Our co-ed teams provide an opportunity for our boys and girls in 6th – 8th grade develop skills and compete against our local schools. The teams will work on enhancing their skills on the field along with character development and team relations.
Soccer Season: August – November
MS Volleyball
Our teams provide an opportunity for our in 7th – 8th grade girls to further develop skills and compete against our local schools. The teams will work on enhancing their skills on the court along with character development and team relations.
Volleyball Season: August – November
MS Basketball
Our teams provide an opportunity for our in 7th – 8th grade girls and boys to further develop their skills and compete against our local schools. The teams will work on enhancing their skills on the court along with character development and team relations.
Basketball Season: December – March
MS Track & Field
Our team provides an opportunity for our 6-8th to learn to develop their skills and compete with local schools. Athletes will have the opportunity to try different events to be able to experience the variety that track and field has to offer.
Track & Field Season: March – June
HS ATHLETICS
We offer OSAA varsity teams in 5 sports and also JV teams in some of these 5 sports. Life Christian High School has a no-cut policy in athletics meaning all students can participate on an athletic team. Playing time and participation on the varsity teams is at the head coach’s discretion.
Varsity Soccer
Our men’s soccer team is currently a part of OSAA special district 1 which is made up of 2 and 3A schools. We strive to develop athletes both on and off the soccer field in an environment that enhances individual confidence along with team success. We will give them all the necessary tools to enhance their soccer potential and prepare them fully for the progressive steps in their soccer careers. These goals will be achieved through hard work, dedication, sacrifice and commitment
Soccer Season: August – November
Varsity Volleyball
Our Women’s volleyball team is currently part OSAA 2A Northwest League which is made up of 2A Christian and public schools. We strive to develop athletes both on and off the court in an environment that enhances individual confidence along with team success.
Volleyball Season: August – November
Junior Varsity & Varsity Basketball
Our Women’s and Men’s basketball teams are currently part OSAA 2A Northwest League which is made up of 2A Christian and public schools. We strive to develop athletes both on and off the court in an environment that enhances individual confidence along with team success. We challenge individuals to refine their character, to live by integrity, and to then trust their spirit.
Basketball Season: November – March
LCS Basketball Program Information: www.lifebasketball.com
MS/HS Track & Field
Our Women’s and Men’s track and field teams are currently part of OSAA 2A Northwest League which is made up of 2A Christian and public schools. We strive to develop athletes both on and off of the track and field in an environment that enhances individual confidence along with team success.
Track & Field Season: March – June
Varsity Cross Country
Our Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams have independent schedules where we are able to choose where we compete. We strive to develop athletes both on and off of the track in an environment that enhances individual confidence along with team success.
Physicals
• Physicals Form
• Required every two years and must be completed prior to participation in a sport.
• Physicals are valid for two years from the date they are issued.
Transfer Students
• Student Transfer Form
• Students transferring from another high school, not entering as freshmen, must complete an
OSAA Eligible Student Transfer Certificate. This must be turned in to the Athletic Office to be on file prior to participation
Activity Participation Form
• Activity Participation Form
• Required for each sport to participate. This must be turned in to the Athletic Office to be on file prior to participation
