CSD Athletics: Bulldog News
August 25th, 2023
Message from your Athletic Department
Bulldog Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend at the Bulldog Bash! We enjoyed spending time with talking, sharing, and celebrating with our Bulldog families and supporters. Congratulations to Coach Messer who was recognized as the DHS Coach of the Year at the event. As Head Coach, Messer led both the Girls' and Boys' Tennis Teams to the Elite Eight in Spring of 2023. He and his staff continue to overcome obstacles to develop our Bulldog student-athletes. We were able to raise a significant amount of funding for all of our programs at DHS and BHMS. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for continuing to support our mission of providing positive educational experiences through athletics with your time, energy, and donations!!
If you have any questions or need guidance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Go Bulldogs!!
Director of Activities & Athletics: Rodney Thomas
Assistant Activities & Athletics Director: David Harbin
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant: Kelli Aaron
Athletics Announcements
Luke Brooks and Alden Daniels Selected to GBCA All-State Team
Congratulations to Luke Brooks and Alden Daniels! Both Senior basketball players have been selected to the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association All-State Team for Classification 5A. These two have been leaders in the locker room and on the court all year for the Bulldogs. We are proud that they have been selected to represent DHS, their teammates and coaches with this special honor. Great job!!
DHS Student-Athletes Visit Glenwood to Promote Sportsmanship
On Monday, our Bulldog student-athletes visited Glenwood Elementary to talk to our young Bulldogs about sportsmanship in Athletics. We are proud of our DHS leaders who spent time creating handshakes, role playing, laughing, and teaching! Thank you to Ms. Lewis at DHS for organizing this opportunity. Many thanks to Mr. Blaise, Ms. Brookins, and the Glenwood staff for inviting us to spend the morning with you!
Swim & Dive Wraps Up Championship Season Recognizing Superhero Coaches
Our Swim & Dive Program celebrated a fantastic season at their banquet on Wednesday night. Along with boxes and boxes of pizza, students, families, and coaches were able to celebrate together and highlight the many accomplishments achieved this year. At the end of the evening, students from our Student-Athlete Leadership Team presented our coaches with "My Superhero Coach Awards." Thank you to Coach Randall, Coach Coyle, and Coach Roberts, as well as our volunteers Coach Buckley and Coach Lewis, for working hard to create a program that allows our students to be and feel successful!
DHS Literary Moves on to State Finals This Saturday!
The DHS Literary Team went up against Lithonia HS for Regionals, competing in speech, essay, and dramatic monologue categories. Congratulations to our winners who will move on to State this Saturday at Warner Robins High School! Good luck, Bulldogs!
DHS Cheer Interest Meeting - March 19
All students interested in participating on the DHS Cheer team in the 2024-2025 school year should attend the upcoming Interest Meeting. Our coaches will meet with students in the theater at 4 PM to discuss tryouts and expectations.
BHMS Cheer Interest Meeting - March 26
All students interested in participating on the BHMS Cheer team in the 2024-2025 school year should attend the upcoming Interest Meeting. Our coaches will meet with students in the cafeteria at 4 PM to discuss tryouts and expectations.
DHS Prepares for First Ever "Bulldog Spirit Week"
March 17 will officially kick off the first "Bulldog Spirit Week" at DHS. Students in our "Teaching as a Profession" classes created this idea as a way to encourage students and the Decatur Community to attend, support, and celebrate our Bulldogs in their extracurricular activities. DHS students who plan to attend events should complete the form below to receive their complimentary tickets M/T/F events!
See the schedule below:
Sunday: Final Performance of "Mean Girls" (ticket required)
Monday: Girls' Lacrosse vs. Chamblee/Woodward**
Tuesday: Boys' Lacrosse vs. Midtown**
Wednesday: Bulldog Lunch Hour - Recognizing DHS Sports and Clubs
Thursday: Varsity Baseball vs. Chamblee
Friday: Varsity Soccer vs. Arabia Mountain (Senior Night)
Community Opportunity to Play Girls' Lacrosse
Register NOW for Decatur Girls Middle School Lacrosse! New players are welcome!
Glenlake Park practices, lower field, Wednesday 5-6:30pm & Sunday 4:00-5:30pm
First practice is FEB 4. Last practice is APR 24.
Games are Sundays- MAR 10, MAR 17, MAR 24, APR 14, APR 21, APR 28.
Questions: Coach Rob - rob@decaturgirlslacrosse.club
Register: REGISTER.CAPTUREPOINT.COM/CITYOFDECATUR
Middle School Girls Lacrosse #3101
DHS Softball Interest Meeting - April 10
All students interested in playing softball for DHS in the Fall should attend the Interest Meeting on April 10. Coach Williams will meet students in room A109 (on the bottom floor of the PAC) at 4:30 PM.
If you have any questions, reach out to Coach Williams at twilliams@csdecatur.net.
News from the Decatur Bulldog Booster Club
Bulldog Bash - Opportunities to Support Still Open!
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Bulldog Bash and help us raise money for Athletics at BHMS and DHS.
We are keeping our Coaches' Wish List open through Friday, March 22 so you can support your favorite coaches during Spirit Week.
Show Your Bulldog Spirit! Get Your Swag!
Visit our Decatur Bulldog swag shop for all the latest Bulldog styles. We’ve got tees and polos, with more coming soon!
Spring Sports Are Here! Get you DBB Memberships
Get your all sports passes for all remaining winter and spring sports by becoming a member of Decatur Bulldog Boosters. In addition to game tickets, your membership will support 1,100 athletes, on 57 teams, representing 19 sports at DHS and BHMS – including your own athlete! Become a member HERE.
Upcoming Home Events
Thursday, 03/14: Varsity Tennis vs. Chamblee - 4:30 PM
Thursday, 03/14: Varsity Baseball vs. Lithonia - 5:55 PM
Friday, 03/15: Varsity Soccer vs. Chamblee - 6:00 PM
Monday, 03/18: JV/V Girls' Lacrosse vs. Chamblee/Woodward - 5:55 PM
Monday, 03/18: Varsity Baseball vs. Chamblee - 5:55 PM
Tuesday, 03/19: JV/V Boys' Lacrosse vs. Midtown - 5:30 PM
Thursday, 03/21: Varsity Baseball vs. Chamblee - 5:55 PM
Friday, 03/22: Varsity Soccer vs. Arabia Mountain - 6:00 PM (Senior Night)
Friday, 03/22: JV Baseball vs. Walnut Grove
Inspirational Ideas
In the End, It's About Relationships
This week, Jason Kelce, longtime Philadelphia Eagles center, retired from the NFL. At his press conference, people were confused to see his ankles taped as if he was heading to practice. It was revealed later that he had took this opportunity to ask Eagles trainer and his close friend who is battling cancer to wrap his ankles one last time.
(Click the link HERE to read the full story).
This sentimental story highlights what we sometimes forget in the heat of competition. In the end, the relationships built with teammates, coaches, supporters, staff, etc. provide a lasting reward that makes the experience worthwhile!
Partnering With The Positive Coaching Alliance
What are YOUR Youth Sports Goals?
This year, the Bulldogs are partnering again with the Positive Coaching Alliance to enhance the experience of our students, coaches, and Bulldog families. The PCA has a vast number of resources that can help us make the most of our experience.
This resource is an activity aimed at helping families determine what their goals are as student-athletes. This exercise can spark some important conversations about how families decide to navigate this experience. Making sure everyone is on the same page about what desired outcomes can help to create a positive experience!
"What are YOUR Youth Sport Goals? Parent/Caregiver 100 Point Exercise"
Great job to all of our coaches who have completed the "Developing the Triple-Impact Competitor" Professional Development Workshop provided by PCA!!
Coach William Faulkner (Basketball)
Coach Taryn Williams (Softball)
Molly Randall (Swim & Dive)
Nicco Salvador (Wrestling)
Chance Hood (Basketball)
Nicholas Deloach (Basketball)
Allison Forte-Paul (Flag Football)