Mr. Jason Semo
Administrative Intern
High School

Contacts
  • School Phone:
    • 292-5400
  • School Email:
    • semojas@libertyk12.org

Inspiring Integrity in Athletics

Athletics is an opportunity for students to go far beyond the ordinary realms of basic participation. Student-athletes are afforded the opportunity to be a part of a program that has an established identity in which they can be proud of. This identity should encompass characteristics that will ultimately represent the students, faculty, and community in a positive way. All great things in life have a history. The goal of all of our programs is to gain an appreciation for the traditions of the past. It is important for all of our athletes to recognize the successes and struggles of those that came before them. In order to move forward and strive towards our dreams, we must first understand where we come from.

Passion for athletic excellence requires an appreciation for hard work. Through pure desire and determination our programs will develop a thirst for success that can only be satisfied through an unmatched work ethic and a feeling of completely fulfilled personal potential.

Our programs are focused on inspiring young athletes to develop a clear understanding and overall appreciation for RESPECT. There are many components to the term respect that all athletes must grasp in order to achieve greatness. They must first learn to have respect for themselves, their coaches, their school, and their community. The next step is to establish a respect for the sport(s) they are involved in. This requires the athlete to become a committed student of the game. Through this process the athlete develops a desire and appreciation for hard work, the setting of goals, and the opportunity to overcome obstacles. This also suggests that the athlete will develop complete respect for their opponents. This aspect of respect promises to never underestimate an opponent and at the same time, give their absolute best effort for the entire duration of competition. This philosophy leads to much more than just good sportsmanship; it will in time be the foundation of good character traits that the parents, school, and community of our district can be extremely proud of.

This developmental process of athletics can and will carry over into the everyday lives of our athletes. Attaining the core concept of traditions, values, respect will allow student-athletes the opportunity to develop a work ethic that directly influences positive behaviors and efforts in the classroom, at work, and at home. Most importantly, it is something they will benefit from for the rest of their lives.

Our programs have the potential to reclaim their status as an athletic powerhouse as well as regain the pride and tradition Liberty Athletics once held. Our goal is to help instill a commitment to all of the athletic programs at Liberty in a way that will be valued by the students, held in high-regard by the staff and community, and envied by other schools throughout the section and state.