CSD Athletics: Bulldog News
August 25th, 2023
DHS Cheerleaders, Along With Spike and Oakie, Bring Spirit to Oakhurst Community Circle
On last Friday morning, our DHS cheerleaders brought some additional spirit to the Oakhurst Community Circle! Along with Spike and Oakie, the cheerleaders helped to create some special Bulldog memories for our Future Bulldogs in CSD. Great job to everyone who helped to make this happen for our students!
Bulldogs Grind Out Win Over a Scrappy Stephenson Team
It wasn't always pretty, but Decatur was able to pull away in the second half to defeat the Stephenson Jaguars by a score of 32-20. The Bulldogs have now won 3 straight to start the season and will look to make it 4 next week when they take on region rival Chamblee (0-3). It will be Homecoming for Decatur and the fans should provide a bunch of energy for the players to feast off of. Expect a high-energy game with lots of excitement as the Bulldogs will look to improve to 4-0.
Click HERE to see the full story from Bulldogs Athletics reporter, Brian Tibbetts.
DHS Boys' Soccer Interest Meeting - 10.10.24
All students, and their parents, interested in participating in Boys' Soccer in the Spring should plan to attend the Interest Meeting held on October 10. The meeting will be virtual.
Complete the Sign-Up HERE to communicate your interest!
Please contact Coach Burgess (dburgess@csdecatur.net) with any questions.
Girls' Lacrosse Interest Meeting - 9.17.24
All students interested in participating in Girls' Lacrosse this Spring should plan to attend the Interest Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The meeting will begin at 3:45 PM in the cafeteria.
Please contact Coach Powers with questions (apowers@csdecatur.net)
Beacon Hill Cross Country Continues Success at Starrs Mill
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our athletes for a job well done this past Saturday at the AT&T Starrs Mill Cross Country meet in Fayetteville. Out of 12 teams, the girls took 1st place, and out of 16 teams, the boys took home 3rd place. In addition, several athletes ran personal bests.
Click HERE for a full list of top 25 finishers
Cheerleaders Partner with LuluLemon to Provide Cheer Swag
Bulldog Fans! The Decatur High School Cheerleaders have an exciting opportunity for you to support their program and show your Decatur spirit!
We have a special Lululemon shop where you can be game-day-ready by purchasing your favorite items with Decatur logos. The shop is open from August 30 - September 9.
Click here for the store and use access code uhZXSBbpkU to shop.
Thank you for shopping and supporting the DHS Cheerleaders!
Get Your Holiday Poinsettia - Support Flag Football and Boys' Lacrosse!!
Already in the holiday spirit?! Order your poinsettia and support the Decatur Bulldogs. All proceeds go to our Flag Football and Boys' Lacrosse programs. Follow the link below to order. All orders will be processed on October 21st.
Homecoming Foam Fingers - Thanks Amy Widener Realty!!
Decatur's Homecoming game will be against Chamblee at 7:30 p.m. Come early for the parade and show out in your blue and gold. DJ Julien will be in the house plus long-time Booster sponsor Amy Widener Realty will be giving away foam fingers! Go Bulldogs!
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!
Mark Your Calendar for DEF Battle of the Bands
Head to Legacy Park on Friday, Sept. 6 from 5-9 p.m. for a fun family evening of live music and community! We’ll have some of CSD’s amazing community circle bands bringing the tunes – you bring your school spirit! The school with the largest percentage of school representation will win a music grant, along with a trophy (and bragging rights, of course)! We’ll have food vendors and sweet treats to supplement your picnic.
*If cost is an issue, please email Drew@DecaturEducationFoundation.org.
Purchase tickets for adults HERE (kids enter free)!
Thursday, September 12 - V Volllyeball vs. Lakeside - 5:30 PM (Senior Night)
Thursday, September 12 - BHMS Volleyball vs. Howard - 4:30 PM
Friday, September 13 - V Football vs. Chamblee - 7:30 PM (Homecoming)
Saturday, September 14 - BHMS Football vs. Young - 10:00 AM
Saturday, September 14 - BHMS Volleyball vs. Champion/Salem - 9:00 AM
Monday, September 16 - BHMS Volleyball vs. Freedom - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 17 - JV Volleyball vs. Weber School
Tuesday, September 17 - Varsity Softball vs. Dunwoody - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 17 - Varsity Flag Football vs. Berkmar/Rockdale - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, September 17 - BHMS Volleyball vs. Friends School - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, September 18 - BHMS Volleyball vs. Tucker - 5:30 PM
Thursday, September 19 - JV Football vs. Arabia Mountain - 6:00 PM
Saturday, September 21 - BHMS Football vs. Sutton - 10:00 AM
Getting to Know our Head Football Coach, William Felton
Coach Felton is a dedicated Football coach, who as also served as a Wrestling coach here in CSD. At DHS, he also serves as a PE teacher. With 15 years of coaching experience, including 12 at CSD, Coach Felton has built a career around inspiring and guiding young athletes. One of his favorite memories is winning the Region Championship in 2022 on a thrilling Hail Mary pass with time expiring. He admires the resilience of his athletes and draws inspiration from their determination. "I was always a helper," he shares, explaining how coaching became a natural path for him to make a difference in students' lives. His favorite sports movie is Remember the Titans, a story that resonates with his values. For Coach Felton, the most rewarding part of coaching is seeing his athletes succeed in life, applying the principles he's helped instill. A fun fact that might surprise his athletes is that he holds three degrees! We are grateful to have Coach Felton in our community leading our Football program and guiding our youth!
Sportsmanship from the Little League World Series
This weekend, a team from Florida defeated Chinese Taipei in the Championship of the Little League World Series. The closely contested game went to extra innings after both teams scored only one. The game ended on a dramatic play in the bottom of the eighth inning that gave Florida a one run lead and the victory. As you will see, and as we've seen before, ending like this on the biggest stage, provide us with both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. What is most impressive about this video is the sportsmanship displayed by the Florida team, almost immediately consoling their opponents. In competition, it is difficult but important to remember that without opponents, there is no game, no race, no match. This level of respect for an opponent is great to see from young athletes and something we must continue to emphasize, teach, and reward.
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!
Parent Supports Daughter After Olympic Competition
The Olympics provided so many stories of great achievements. As sports fans, we know where there is great joy, there is often disappointment. This video shows a quick conversation between a father and his daughter after a disappointing finish in synchronized swimming. Praising effort. Showing pride. Providing encouragement to continue to work hard and improve. Even at the highest levels, our athletes benefit from positive reinforcement from the adults who care for them.
The Moment a Father Consoles Daughter After Missing out on Olympic Medal
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"
