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Athletics at CCDS
Athletics is an important and integral part of a Country Day education.
Each student-athlete has much to contribute and much to gain from
playing sports here. The school fields 64 sports teams, and an average
of 90 percent of our students participate in some form of organized
athletics on the Middle School, junior varsity, or varsity levels.
Properly conceived, directed, and coached, interscholastic athletics
provides experiences and lessons that cannot be duplicated in the
classroom. Participation in athletics promotes a positive self-image;
development of physical, mental, and social skills; understanding
of team cooperation; and a sharing of personal experiences.
Participation
Charlotte Country Day School believes that the opportunity to
join an athletic team should be afforded to all students rather
than to the talented athlete alone. Each season, at least one sport
for boys and one for girls does not have a roster cap. If a student
does not make a team in his or her sport of choice, an opportunity
is still afforded the student to join an interscholastic team. In
selected sports where space and participation opportunities are
limiting factors, roster caps are placed in order to limit these
team rosters to realistic numbers.
Program Expectations
The three levels of competition—Middle school, junior
varsity, and varsity-are part of the same program coordinated by
the varsity head coach. Student-athletes at all levels earn the
right to play through proper attendance, attitude, and work habits.
Middle School
The interscholastic athletic program strives to maximize the
number of student-athletes involved while maintaining a quality
program. It is designed to be a competitive program while meeting
the developmental needs of its participants. For teams comprised
of seventh graders only, coaches are instructed to make every effort
to get each child in as many games as possible. For teams comprised
of eighth graders or combined seventh and eighth graders, playing
time is at the discretion of the coach with a focus on quality playing
time for all in as many games as possible.
Junior Varsity
Team and individual skills are honed in preparing the student-athletes
for the extremely competitive varsity schedule. Playing time is
at the discretion of the coach with a focus on quality playing time
for all in as many games as possible. Winning is not the focus,
but rather, development of players.
Varsity
The commitment is to putting the best team on the field. Varsity
selection is based on skill and maturity of the student-athlete.
Each student-athlete's skill level is re-evaluated at the beginning
of the season for team membership. Scheduling and playing time considerations
are based on what best prepares the team for season-end tournament
play.
Buccaneer Sports Tradition
The Bucs have a long-standing tradition of excellence in athletics.
Country Day is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools
Athletic Association (NCISAA), which was established in 1973. Since
then, the Bucs have won more than 98 state championships. In addition,
the Bucs have won the highly coveted Wachovia Cup eight times since
the award was established in 1982. The Wachovia Cup is the symbol
of overall excellence in sports among the state's independent schools.
Country Day competes locally in the Charlotte Independent Schools
Athletic Association (CISAA), which includes Charlotte Christian
School, Charlotte Latin School, and Providence Day School. Statewide
the Bucs are a 3A school, the largest of the three divisions in
the NCISAA.
Pledge
The Charlotte Country Day athletic department will not tolerate
the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products by students. The
use of these products is detrimental to one's health and is in conflict
with the Country Day athletic program. A team acknowledgment statement
is signed in the pre-season by all members of the teams, committing
the team members to conduct themselves in a responsible way and
to take responsibility for the welfare of their teammates. Team
captains sign the leadership pledge, abstaining from the use of
tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.
Recruiting
Charlotte Country Day does not recruit athletes, nor does it provide
athletic-based scholarships. Financial aid is provided based on
a family's financial need. Athletes that come to the attention of
the coaching staff are referred to the Admissions Office.
Strength and Conditioning
At Charlotte Country Day, we are proud of our commitment to health, fitness, and sports performance which is seamlessly integrated in the athletic experience. Our training philosophies are rooted in the study of kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength training, and sports nutrition. Training concepts include multi-dimensional, multi-planer movements that incorporate strength, balance, and flexibility for the purpose of improved dynamic movement (i.e. athletics). This type of training prepares the body for actual performance movements (running, jumping, shuffling, changing directions, etc).
In-Season Training – For each junior varsity and varsity sports team, training sessions are scheduled and attended twice a week. Each team is exposed to a battery of performance test to determine athletes’ specific needs. The test results are used to design a comprehensive periodized exercise program that is relevant to their athletic performance and sport specific injury prevention.
Pre-season Conditioning Class – Student-athletes not participating in a team sport prior to an upcoming season have the opportunity to register for pre-season conditioning class for a physical education credit. Three times a week students gather in sports specific groups and train for their upcoming season. Similar to in-season training, custom programs are administered for each sport.
Facility – During the spring of 2006 our 2,600-square-foot strength and conditioning center was redesigned with additional state of the art equipment in order to support our training philosophies. Included in the facility are nine Sorinex power racks with new whisperlink rubber surface platforms that provide our teams with safe, designated work spaces to perform a variety of Olympic lifts and other dynamic movements. Also included in the upgrade are three sets of SPS plyometric (jumping) boxes. The facility also has several Hammer Strength plate loaded machines, a free weight area with 2.5 tons of dumbbells, and an open area for agility, plyometric, and core training.
For questions, please contact Darnell Clark M.P.E., C.S.C.S., Director of Strength and Conditioning.
Sports Medicine
Country Day has a commitment to athletic training that is rarely found
at the secondary school level. We have four certified athletic trainers
to cover 16 sports and more than 60 teams at the middle school, junior
varsity, and varsity levels. Our athletic trainers operate and maintain
training rooms on both campuses. The 2,100 square foot O’Leary
Sports Medicine Center at the Cannon Campus is comparable to some of
the nation's best college facilities.
When the Bucs compete, a certified athletic trainer is always on duty
to evaluate injuries and provide immediate and follow up care. Country
Day athletes have the luxury of completing individualized rehabilitation
programs in-house under the supervision of our certified athletic trainers.
Rehabilitation is closely coordinated with physicians and physical therapists.
Before an athlete is returned to play, the strength and conditioning
coach becomes involved in modifying any team-related conditioning programs.
Athletic trainers also educate the athletic community about nutrition,
healthy living, first aid, CPR, and the effects of harmful substances.
The sports medicine program also has student athletic trainers assisting
with the everyday operations of the athletic training room and on-field
practice and game coverage.
Sports Medicine Curriculum
Charlotte Country Day offers many opportunities for students to advance
their knowledge in the field of Sports Medicine. As freshmen, they may
take Concepts of Physical Fitness as part of the PE curriculum.
Students may also take Basic Athletic Training which includes American Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR with Automated External Defibrillator (AED), as an elective at any
grade level. The science department offers Anatomy and Physiology for
Sports Medicine and plans an additional course, Biomechanics of Sports Performance, in
the near future. Students wishing to gain practical experience in the
field may participate in our Student Athletic Training Program. There
are many internship opportunities for seniors including orthopedics,
physical therapy, athletic training, and exercise physiology.
For Visiting Teams
Charlotte Country Day School welcomes our visiting sports teams.
- For athletic teams traveling without an athletic trainer, our
Sports Medicine department is available, if asked, for emergency
care and basic first aid.
- Our staff is available to tape athletes if needed. Please notify
the training room prior to arrival if there are any athletes who
require special needs.
- We ask that visiting teams bring drinking cups or water bottles
and supply tape or padding material that may be needed.
- Each bench will be supplied with water and injury ice. In addition,
a receptacle for biohazardous waste is available.
Training Rooms
Our training rooms are equipped with the following modalities:
- Ice
- Hydrocollator packs
- Compression unit
- Paraffin bath
- Extremity whirlpool
- E-Stim
- Ultrasound
If a team is not traveling with an athletic trainer, please have
a physician or school athletic trainer call with specific parameters
should an athlete require the use of a modality. Without specific
instruction, we cannot provide treatment other than basic heat and
ice.
Facilities
Each campus at Country Day has athletic facilities to accommodate
both Upper and Middle School athletic practices and contests, as
well as serve the needs of the physical education program at each
level.
Cannon Campus (Lower and Upper School):
- Bruton Smith Athletic Center -- A 67,000- square-foot athletic field house offers:
- 3 full sized courts
- 4-lane, elevated, indoor track
- 1,500-seat game court
- 2,600-square-foot weight room/fitness center featuring state
of the art strength and conditioning equipment
- Wrestling practice mat room
- Spacious athletic health care and rehabilitation center
- Stadium-style classroom that seats 86 for team meetings, PE
instructions, and other classes
- 8 tennis courts
- 8 lane rubberized track
- 2,500-seat outdoor athletic stadium
- 1 baseball field
- 1 baseball practice infield
- 1 softball field
- 3 additional playing fields for field hockey, lacrosse, and
soccer
Bissell Campus (Middle School):
1 gymnasium
1 weight room
1 baseball field
1 softball field
1 soccer/football practice and game field
2 additional fields for field hockey, football, lacrosse, and soccer
Future Athletic Facilities
Community & Sports Center (Cannon Campus):
Bleacher seating to accomodate 1,500 spectators at games and matches
Expanded space for fitness/strength and conditioning
Designated wrestling room for instruction, practice, and matches, as well as seating for 300 spectators.
Bissell Campus (Middle School):
New spectator seating
Tennis courts
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