CSD Athletics: Bulldog News
August 25th, 2023
Boys’ Soccer Season Wrap Up and Signing Day
Congratulations to our Boys' Soccer team who wrapped up another memorable season! The Bulldogs traveled to Milton to take on the Eagles in the Sweet Sixteen. After a competitive first half, Milton proved to be the better team on that night. The Bulldogs graduate a handful of Seniors who have played a significant role in the success of the program over the years. We appreciate their efforts! Decatur returns a strong core of underclassmen who will look to continue the tradition of excellence next year. Thank you to our coaches who dedicate themselves to building a positive experience for our soccer families!
Additionally, FIVE of our Bulldog Seniors have committed to continuing their careers at the collegiate level. We are proud of them and look forward to following their success in the future!
Kimball Bryant - Connecticut College
Scott Goudy - Southwestern University
Ethan Johnston - Randolph-Macon College
Jude Mason - Lincoln Memorial University
Qudus Morris - Kings University
BHMS Bulldogs Represent at GA MS Track & Field Meet
Congratulations to our BHMS Bulldog Track & Field student-athletes who qualified to compete at the State Meet this past weekend on Friday and/or Saturday.
The Bulldogs joined over 2,000 student-athletes at the meet, competing against the best Georgia offers. We are proud to have been represented so well! Great job to all of our students and coaches!
DHS Golf Season Update
Congratulations to our Boys’ Golf Team on a hard-fought season that wrapped up at the Area Tournament. We enjoyed celebrating our Seniors recently and are proud of the team's growth and effort throughout the year.
Our Girls’ Golf Team is moving on to Sectionals on May 5 at Alexander! We wish them the best as they continue their postseason journey. Go Bulldogs!
Girls' Basketball Interest Meeting - May 7
All girls interested in playing basketball should attend the interest meeting on Wednesday, May 7. Coach Deloach and the staff will preview next season and provide information about opportunities this summer to connect, develop, and prepare for the season.
3:45 - DHS Hospitality Suite
Softball 2025-2026 Tryout Dates
Softball Tryouts will be held on the following dates. Students should have an updated medical profile in DragonFly. Contact Coach Williams (twilliams@csdecatur.net) with questions.
Dates: May 12-14th (15th Rain Day)
Times: 4:15-6:15pm
Location: Oakhurst Park
Beacon Hill Flag Football Tryouts
Beacon Hill is excited to OFFICIALLY start Flag Football in the Fall!! Tryouts for this season will be Monday, May 12-Wednesday, May 14 from 4:05 pm - 5:20 pm at EBSTER field.
Contact Coach Vickery (svickery1@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
Get Your Game Ticket Bundle for the Entire Year
Boosters offers ticket packs that are good for any game* throughout the year at Decatur High School and Beacon Hill Middle School. Click HERE to choose your level, and Go Bulldogs!
(*Excludes away games and playoff games.)
Check Out Our Team Rosters
If you’ve ever wondered who’s playing what position, there’s now a roster for that. Check out the rosters for all fall sports HERE.
Please scroll through the options to find the sport appropriate to your visit. Click the team name or photo to be redirected to detailed information about each team. We appreciate your patience as we finalize our Fall Sports!
Fundraise for Your Sport by Helping In Concessions
Watch the game while also raising money for your team. Any DBB-supported sport can earn up to $100 per game by encouraging their athletes to manage concessions.
- $20 per volunteer per game
- Max: 5 volunteers per game
- DBB pays quarterly payouts to the Athletics Play Fund for each participating sport
Sign up HERE!
Referee's Inspiring Act of Sportsmanship
In a heartwarming display of empathy and sportsmanship, a referee's actions during a recent game have captured widespread attention. The video showcases the referee going above and beyond to support a young athlete, not only reminding us all of the profound impact that kindness and understanding can have in sports, but the important role our officials play in creating opportunities for students!
Watch the inspiring moment here: Referee's Inspiring Act
Supporting Your Athlete Through Limited Playing Time
It can be tough to watch your athlete work hard and still receive limited playing time. But these moments offer powerful opportunities to build resilience, self-advocacy, and growth.
Parents and caregivers can support their athletes by:
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Offering unconditional encouragement and celebrating progress
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Listening with empathy and validating their experiences
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Helping set effort-based goals
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Encouraging focus on controllables—like attitude, effort, and teamwork
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Guiding them to self-advocate respectfully with coaches
This guidance comes from the Positive Coaching Alliance, whose mission is to help athletes thrive both on and off the field. With your support, your athlete can turn a challenging situation into a chance to grow in confidence, communication, and character. Se the full article linked below.
How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Their Athletes Through Tough Moments
When we sign up for sports, we sign up for to skill development, competition, and fun. Also included in the mix are frustration, mistakes, and disappointment. Some of the most lasting and impactful growth happens in these difficult moments and it is important to be thoughtful in our approach as supportive adults. This Positive Coaching Alliance article provides good advice for supporting athletes to in these tough moments.
How Parents/Caregivers Can Support Their Athletes Through Tough Moments
Tips for a Positive Parent/Caregiver-Coach Partnership
The role of an athlete's parent is challenging for many reasons! Finding opportunities for your child to participate, encouraging them to take risks, celebrating their accomplishments, supporting them through various challenges... It adds up and can take a toll. This resource from the Positive Coaching Alliance emphasizes the importance of building a partnership with your child's coach and provides helpful strategies to do so. There are many valuable lessons our students can learn through sports, many of which are not fun or easy to learn, and having adults who are working together makes the challenging times beneficial!
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 we shared last year that aims at helping students and their 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"
