BCA working to build first-class program
Coach Mark Barth has been very busy since taking the reigns as athletic director at Bethlehem Christian Academy.
In addition to overseeing the construction of a new baseball field and adding two new teams to the school’s athletic offerings, Barth is also preparing to coach boys’ basketball this fall and baseball in the spring.
For Barth, all the activity is a blessing.
“God opened a door and I think called me here to this school,” he said. “There are a lot of exciting things going on. A lot of people are interested in becoming involved in our athletic program.”
Part of the excitement revolves around the school’s new football team.
Comprised mostly of sixth graders and a few seventh graders, the team is competing in the Barrow County recreation league this year. Next year, the team will compete against other middle schools.
The team, led by head coach Don Garmon, began its inaugural season on September 19.
“[Garmon] is doing a fantastic job,” Barth said.
The school’s volleyball and cross country seasons are also underway. In the spring, the school will field teams in softball, tennis and golf in addition to the new baseball team.
Currently, all of BCA’s teams compete at the middle school level. Next year, the school will add varsity teams in basketball, volleyball and cross country.
“The goal is to get into the Georgia high school 1A classification and compete,” Barth said. “We want to build a first class program. Our facilities are first class and our athletic department will be first class.”
The school is currently completing construction on a new baseball field. Barth said the field is a great facility that can compete with any in the area. The school also hopes to break ground on a gymnasium within the next few months.
In the meantime, the school is using Barrow County Recreation Department facilities to host its home games.
“They are graciously allowing us to use their gym for home volleyball and basketball games which is just huge for us,” Barth said.
While Barth is very appreciative of the recreation department, he looks forward to hosting sporting events on campus beginning with baseball in the spring.
Barth said he and school administrators are committed to building a top program with first class facilities for the schools’ 330 students.
“Sports are vital to the growth of the student both physically and spiritually,” he said. “It’s vital to the growth of our school. It’s a great tool to minister to young men and women.”
For Barth, all the activity is a blessing.
“God opened a door and I think called me here to this school,” he said. “There are a lot of exciting things going on. A lot of people are interested in becoming involved in our athletic program.”
Part of the excitement revolves around the school’s new football team.
Comprised mostly of sixth graders and a few seventh graders, the team is competing in the Barrow County recreation league this year. Next year, the team will compete against other middle schools.
The team, led by head coach Don Garmon, began its inaugural season on September 19.
“[Garmon] is doing a fantastic job,” Barth said.
The school’s volleyball and cross country seasons are also underway. In the spring, the school will field teams in softball, tennis and golf in addition to the new baseball team.
Currently, all of BCA’s teams compete at the middle school level. Next year, the school will add varsity teams in basketball, volleyball and cross country.
“The goal is to get into the Georgia high school 1A classification and compete,” Barth said. “We want to build a first class program. Our facilities are first class and our athletic department will be first class.”
The school is currently completing construction on a new baseball field. Barth said the field is a great facility that can compete with any in the area. The school also hopes to break ground on a gymnasium within the next few months.
In the meantime, the school is using Barrow County Recreation Department facilities to host its home games.
“They are graciously allowing us to use their gym for home volleyball and basketball games which is just huge for us,” Barth said.
While Barth is very appreciative of the recreation department, he looks forward to hosting sporting events on campus beginning with baseball in the spring.
Barth said he and school administrators are committed to building a top program with first class facilities for the schools’ 330 students.
“Sports are vital to the growth of the student both physically and spiritually,” he said. “It’s vital to the growth of our school. It’s a great tool to minister to young men and women.”
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