Athletics
Springdale Preparatory aims to build character, confidence, discipline, mental toughness and leadership skills in our students through our athletic programs. Our dedicated team of coaches strive to cultivate skill as well as sportsmanship. We believe that athletics help create a strong sense of community among our students.
We hold our students to a high standard on and off the playing field. All student athletes sign a creed outlining the code of conduct. This code serves as the basic philosophy for competition when representing the Springdale Lions.
Interscholastic Programs
Students have the chance to represent Springdale Preparatory Boarding and Day School in athletic competition. Springdale fields athletic teams for boys and girls based on student demand. We currently have basketball, tennis, and Esports programs for our students. The Springdale Lions compete as independent teams in an effort to provide increased exposure and choices for our students.
We encourage all of our students to participate on teams for sports, whether they have been playing the sport for years or wish to learn a new one. All athletes learn new skills and develop teamwork and companionship with fellow student athletes. Participation in sports encourages increased levels of physical fitness and promotes well-rounded individual growth.
Meet the Athletic Director
Tyrone Johnson
Dean of Students, Boys’ Head Basketball Coach & Executive Athletic Director
Tyrone Johnson is an experienced independent school dean who has served upper and middle independent schools. For 17 years, he held a variety of positions at Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Georgia. As dean of students, he managed upper school disciplinary programs, monitored academic enhancement programs and mentored male students as a form of discipleship. He also interviewed and trained new teachers in classroom management and provided leadership and direction for the upper school advisory system. He oversaw the honor council for the upper school and coordinated all academic support details for student athletes. Johnson served Whitefield as the head varsity boys basketball head coach and garnered several coaching awards. He serves as Springdale Preparatory School’s inaugural boys basketball coach this fall.
We aim to build character, confidence, discipline, mental toughness and leadership skills in our athletes. These are all key principles demonstrated in all levels of competition.
Participation Creed
All students who join an athletic team at Springdale Preparatory Private School agree to uphold certain standards expected of our athletic community:
- Set a positive example both on and off the playing field.
- Respect all decisions made by the coaching staff and officials.
- Recognize and appreciate fine play by an opponent.
- Demonstrate proper sportsmanship at all times.
- Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct will result in disciplinary action and possible dismissal from team participation.
Medical Care
During every home and away game, a licensed athletic trainer is present to care for athletes during competition. In the event of an injury, the administrator on the field will communicate with medical professionals and contact parents at the right time.
Injuries do occur, and our medical professionals will follow the correct protocols outlined by our athletic director and director of medical services. We consider all injuries as serious and take every precaution ensure the safety and health of our student athletes. Coaches train in CPR and first aid, and always have medical equipment and first aid kits on hand during practices and competition.
We do not permit an injured player to return to practice or competition unless written permission is granted by the treating physician.
We take any bump or blow to the head seriously. For this reason, we remove the student athlete from competition to check for concussion symptoms. If a concussion diagnosis is made, the student must meet specific criteria over an extended period of time in order to allow the brain to properly heal prior to returning to activity.
The school’s medical staff, coach and diagnosing physician supervise this process. We will inform teachers to ensure the proper transition to the regular academic schedule.
Medical Care For Athletes
During every home and away game, a licensed athletic trainer is present to care for athletes during competition. In the event of an injury, the administrator on the field will communicate with medical professionals and contact parents at the appropriate time.
Injuries do occur, and our medical professionals follow the appropriate protocols outlined by our athletic director and director of medical services. All injuries are considered serious and every precaution is taken to ensure the safety and health of our student athletes. Coaches are trained in CPR and first aid, and always have medical equipment and first aid kits on hand during practices and competition.
Under no circumstances will an injured player be permitted to return to practice or competition unless written permission is granted by the treating physician.
Concussion Management
Any bump or blow to the head is taken seriously, and the student athlete will be removed from competition to check for concussion symptoms. If a concussion diagnosis is made, the student must meet specific criteria over an extended period of time to return to activity in order to allow the brain to properly heal.
This process is supervised by the school’s medical staff in collaboration with the coach and the diagnosing physician. Teachers will be informed to ensure the proper transition to the regular academic schedule.