High School Athletics Overview

Athletics Philosophy

Athletics is one of the many components involved in Tree of Life's desire to educate the whole person. Our objective is to keep athletics in proper perspective as they relate to the other activities offered by the school, the church, and the family. We view athletics as an opportunity to develop character, Christian attitude, and physical skills by competing against athletes from similar institutions.

We would like our athletes to develop these character traits as a result of their participation in our program:

  • Integrity
  • Responsible Citizens
  • Respectful Persons
  • Persons who show Care and Love
  • Persons who serve God
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Athletic Memberships

Tree of Life Christian Schools is affiliated with two athletic associations, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) in the Central District, and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). We pledge to not only adhere to their jurisdiction to the letter of the law but also to the spirit of the law. In addition, we compete in the Mid-Ohio Christian Athletic League (M.O.C.A.L.).

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High School Sports Offered

FemaleMaleCoed
SoccerSoccerCross Country
Girls' BasketballBoys' BasketballGolf
SoftballBaseball 
Volleyball  
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About Our Coaching Staff

Our coaches are hired after a thorough interview process which focuses on their personal testimony of their Christian life, their maturity level, their leadership abilities, and their knowledge of the sport. We want our athletes to treat our staff with respect at all times and we recruit the type of individuals who have personal discipline to earn and keep their athletes' respect. We want our coaches to teach and guide our athletes in physical, emotional and spiritual development while encouraging them in their educational pursuits.

We require our coaching staff to maintain the State of Ohio "Pupil Activity Supervisor" certification and current certification in first-aid and CPR. We encourage our coaching staff to attend and to lead seminars in their field of specialty.

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Personnel

Administrative
Athletic Director - Yohana Hill
A.D. Secretary - Stephanie Forbes
High School Boys' Soccer
Varsity Coach - Andy Cousens
Varsity Assistant Coach - Trevor Tolley
JV Coach - Open
High School Girls' Soccer
Varsity/JV Coach - Mark Sherrod
High School Volleyball
Varsity/JV Coach - Melissa Suitts
Assistant Varsity Coach - Lori Miller
Cross Country
Cross-Country Coach - Debbie Morgan
Golf
Varsity Coach - Scott Holahan
High School Girls' Basketball
Varsity Coach - Steve Cawley
JV Coach - Nathan Pratt
Assistant Varsity Coach - Matt Waddell
High School Boys' Basketball
Varsity Coach - Joe Arndt
Varsity Assistant Coach - Jim Morgan
JV Coach - Kyle Fisher
High School Cheerleading
Varsity Coach - Polly Barnhardt
JV Coach - Kathy Trad
High School Girls' Softball
Varsity Coach - Pat McWherter
Varsity Assistant Coach - John Hoskinson
JV Coach - Lori Miller
High School Boys' Baseball
Varsity Coach - Rick Parcher
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How To Reach Us

Phone:614.784.1937 Athletic Department Office
 614.263.2688 Northridge Branch Main Office
Fax:614.263.6450
E-Mail:athletics@tolcs.org
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