CSD Athletics: Bulldog News
August 25th, 2023
Message from your Athletic Department
Bulldogs,
Congratulations to our Decatur Softball team for securing a REGION CHAMPIONSHIP this week! Our Softball Bulldogs are setting the tone for our athletic programs this year. Great job and keep working hard as you prepare for the GHSA State Playoffs!
Our other Fall sports teams continue to perform well as their seasons progress towards playoffs. Believe it or not, we are already preparing for Winter Sports to start. Basketball, Wrestling, and Swim team tryouts for DHS and BHMS will happen soon in October. Check the website as we will be posting dates as they are finalized.
If you have any questions or need guidance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us! Go Bulldogs!!
Executive Director of Student Services and Activities & Athletics Director: Rodney Thomas
Assistant Activities & Athletics Director: David Harbin
Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant: Kelli Aaron
Athletics Announcements
BHMS Girls' Basketball Interest Meeting
All students interested in trying out for the BHMS girls' basketball team should plan to attend the interest meeting on September 14 at 4pm. Students should meet in room 1602.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Deloach (ndeloach@csdecatur.net)
DHS Boys Soccer Interest Meeting, Oct. 5
All boys interested in playing soccer for Decatur High School this Spring should plan to attend a Virtual Interest meeting on October 5 at 5:45pm. Students should complete the Interest Form linked below or in the graphic attached to provide coaches with necessary information.
If you have any questions, contact Coach Burgess (dburgess@csdecatur.net) or Coach Williams (ewilliams1@csdecatur.net)
Decatur Soccer Camp Opportunity
If you have a young soccer player and are looking for a fun activity over the upcoming Fall Break, consider signing up for the "Fun Soccer Camp" hosted by the Decatur Recreation Center. See the photo linked here for more details.
News from the Decatur Bulldog Booster Club
Become a Decatur Bulldog Booster (DBB)!
Support Decatur Athletics at DHS and BHMS and cheer on our Bulldogs with GoFan ticket packages for games throughout the year! Click HERE to become a DBB member.
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!
Upcoming Home Events
Fri, 9/15: BHMS Soccer vs. Sutton - Drew Charter
Fri, 9/15: JV Softball vs. Tucker - 5:30 PM
Sat, 9/16: BHMS Football vs. Sutton - 10:00 AM
Mon, 9/25: Varsity Softball vs. St. Pius X - 7:00 PM
Thur, 9/28: JV Volleyball vs. Galloway/Druid Hills - 5:00 PM
Thur, 9/28: JV Football vs. Stephenson - 6:00 PM
Fri, 9/29: BHMS Volleyball vs. DT Howard - 5:30 PM
Sat, 9/30: BHMS Football vs. King MS - 10:00 AM
Partnering With The Positive Coaching Alliance
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.
Take a look at this week's resource on "The Myth Mindset." Maintaining a growth mindset gives student-athletes the confidence to continue working hard to improve. Adults who encourage students to see their potential growth and celebrate them as they take steps towards reaching their goals can have a tremendous impact on the student-athlete experience and teach an important life lesson!
Inspirational Ideas
"I Love Watching You Play"
While competition is an important part of athletics, participation in our programs at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School is about much more than the results displayed on the scoreboards at the end of each contest. One of the great lessons that our programs teach is sportsmanship. Our opponents allow us to compete, drive us to improve, and should receive respect for the important role they play in our athletic experience. Check out this video of one of the great acts of sportsmanship from Little League Baseball. Let's continue to encourage our Bulldogs to approach the game and their opposition with respect, humility, and gratitude.
YouTube: "Best Act of Sportsmanship in Little League History"
Varsity Football
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DHS JROTC Color Guard
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DHS Cross Country
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DHS JV Softball
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DHS Varsity Cheer
📷 Courtney Burnett