The Purpose of VCA’s Athletic Program
The Victory Christian Academy athletic department exists to help students develop physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Athletic competition helps teach athletes how to positively interact with others; it gives players, coaches, parents and fans the opportunity to clearly reflect the Spirit of Christ in all their actions; and it allows fellowship and relationships between athletes--from both VCA and other schools. A primary goal for our Athletic Program is unity; unity between players, coaches, teams, parents, etc. Please pray for unity whenever you pray for your coach or team.
We believe that it is in keeping with God’s word to compete with the desire to excel, including to win: “Whatever you do, do it with all of your might, as if done for the Lord…it is Jesus Christ you are serving in everything.” (Colossians 3:23-24)
We also believe that competing is only a part of a greater purpose, defined in Romans 8:29, “For from the beginning God decided that those who come to Him should become like His son.” Our greater purpose in our athletic program is moving our athletes toward Christ-likeness, and shining the light of Jesus to all who witness this process.
Kyle Whitaker
Athletics Director
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Basketball
Victory Christian Academy offers basketball for any boy or girl entering grades 5-12. At the high school level, VCA has varsity teams for both the boys and girls and a JV team for boys' basketball. The varsity teams compete in the Association of Christian Schools tourney (ACSI) and Indiana Christian Schools (ICST) tourney. Victory plays a variety of private and public schools throughout the season.
The middle school program consists of one to two teams each for boys and girls, made up of 5th-8th graders. Depending on numbers, A and B teams may be offered in a given year. The teams compete in the ACSI tournament to end the season.
Off-season workouts take place throughout the summer. Official practices begin in October with games starting in mid-November. Home schoolers are eligible to play at both the high and middle school levels, space permitting.
Cheerleading
Victory Christian Academy offers a Varsity cheer team. Regular season practices begin mid-October and the team cheers at Varsity boys basketball home games. The team has a cheer camp and some practices throughout the summer.
Girls 3rd grade - 7th grade cheer for middle school home games. Practices begin in the fall.
Homeschoolers are eligible to cheer on both the middle school and varsity cheer team
Cross Country
Victory Christian Academy offers cross country for boys and girls entering grades 5 - 12. The team runs against a variety of private and public schools and competes in numerous invitationals.
Conditioning takes place throughout the summer. Official practices begin in July with meets starting in mid-August. Home schoolers are eligible to run for the Lions.
Soccer
Victory Christian Academy offers soccer for any boy or girl entering grades 5-12. At the high school level, VCA has varsity and JV teams. The varsity team competes in the Association of Christian Schools tourney (ACSI) and Indiana Christian Schools (ICST) tourney. Victory won state titles in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Victory plays a variety of private and public schools throughout the season.
The middle school program consists of two teams made up of 5th-8th graders. The team competes in the ACSI tournament to end the season.
Conditioning takes place throughout the summer. Official practices begin in July with games starting in mid-August. Home schoolers are eligible to play at both the high and middle school levels, space permitting.
Softball
Victory Christian Academy offers softball for any girl entering grades 8-12. At the high school level, VCA plays a varsity schedule. In some years, the varsity team competes in the Association of Christian Schools tourney (ACSI) and National Association of Christian Athletics (NACA) tourney. Victory plays a variety of private and public schools throughout the season.
Training takes place throughout the summer and fall. Conditioning begins in January. Official practices begin in February with games starting in late March. Home schoolers are eligible to play at both the high and middle school levels, space permitting.
Volleyball
Victory Christian Academy offers volleyball for any girl entering grades 5-12. At the high school level, VCA has varsity and junior varsity teams. The varsity team competes in the Association of Christian Schools tourney (ACSI) and Indiana Christian Schools (ICST) tourney. The Lions won a national championship in 2014 and 2016, and a state championship in 2015. Victory plays a variety of private and public schools throughout the season.
The middle school program consists of an A and B team and is open to girls in grades 5-8. During pre-season conditioning and practice, the A and B teams are selected by coaches based on ability, attitude and experience. The A team competes in the ACSI tournament to end the season.
Conditioning takes place throughout the summer. Official practices begin in July with games starting in mid-August. Home schoolers are eligible to play at both the high and middle school levels, space permitting.
Lacrosse
Victory Christian Academy offers lacrosse for any boy entering grades 9-12. Lacrosse is a newly offered sport here at VCA and a rising sport across the country. Our lacrosse team is a part of the Indiana High School Lacrosse Association (IHSLA). VCA’s team is also a member of the Northern Indiana Lacrosse Conference (NILC). As of 2022 we are also a Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) verified team, one of three teams in Indiana.
Training and conditioning usually start in the fall and continues throughout the winter seasons. Competitions, matches, and tournaments start in early-to-mid March with the season ending around mid-late May. Training may take place over the summer.