Athletics at Village Christian School are an extension of our mission to develop students who thrive academically, spiritually, and personally. We believe that participation in sports provides a powerful opportunity to shape character, cultivate Christ-like leadership, and prepare students to make a positive impact in their communities.
Through athletic competition, student-athletes develop healthy habits, strong character, and lifelong values such as teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, commitment, self-discipline, integrity, and humility. These experiences teach students how to lead with confidence, serve others, handle adversity with grace, and pursue excellence both on and off the field.
At Village Christian, we are committed to competing with excellence, honoring our opponents, and glorifying Christ in everything we do. Our student-athletes have opportunities to compete at a variety of levels across multiple sports while benefiting from exceptional coaching, a college-style strength and conditioning program, comprehensive sports medicine support, and guidance throughout the college recruiting process. More importantly, our goal is to help every athlete grow in their faith, develop their God-given gifts, and become leaders who represent Christ wherever they compete.
Diana Putignano
Athletic Director
Tickets to our Athletic Events
We use digital ticketing for our athletic events. To purchase tickets, visit GoFan or download the GoFan mobile app (iOS or Android) then search for Village Christian. Cash will not be accepted.
Master Athletic Calendar
Read our Athlete Handbook and Code of Conduct
Our Athlete Handbook and Code of Conduct outlines our philosophy and approach to all our sporting activities. We believe in fostering a positive and constructive athletic environment. These links contain important information for both students and parents/guardians. Both are required to sign this before students can participate in VCS Athletics, and we've posted it here for reference.
We Compete
Village Christian School is a member of the CIF Southern Section. Teams compete for league and CIF-Southern Section championships on an annual basis. We strive to be known as a highly successful athletic program that plays with excellence, sportsmanship, and in a way that honors Christ.
What is CIF?
The CIF governs interscholastic athletics, promoting equity, quality, character and academic development:
- Equity – Equal opportunity without regard to race, gender, and ethnicity within all aspects of the athletic program for students, personnel, schools and governance.
- Quality – Training, education and commitment of coaches, officials, administrators and parents to improve the quality of athletic programs.
- Character – Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.
- Academic Development – Commitment to encourage academic growth is a high priority
VCS Booster Club
The VCS Booster Club is a parent-led organization dedicated to coming alongside VCS Athletics to support our student-athletes and coaches. With the funds we raise, we invest strategically in VCS Athletics and focus on efforts that we believe will take VCS athletic programs to the next level. We hope you’ll join the VCS Booster Club. Together, we can continue to support athletics at Village Christian.
More Forms and Links
- Athletics Payment Forms
- Letterman Jacket Ordering
- CIF Southern Section
- CIF State
- NCAA Eligibility Center: In order for a student-athlete to be eligible to play sports or earn a college scholarship at a NCAA I or II school, a student must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. It is recommended to register during sophomore year and no later than junior year.
- NAIA Eligibility Center: In order for a student-athlete to be eligible to play at a NAIA school, a student must register with the NAIA Eligibity Center. It is recommended to register during sophomore year and no later than junior year.
Meet the Athletic Director: Diana Putignano
Diana Putignano, whose VCS tenure began as an Athletic Trainer in 2008, is set to serve her 5th year as the Director of Athletics and 16th year overall at VCS.
Putignano holds a Bachelors of Sciences in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa and a Masters of Education in Leadership and Policy Studies with an emphasis in Athletics from Arizona State University.
During her studies at the University of Arizona, Iowa, and Arizona State, she gained a wide variety of experience in NCAA Division I athletics, including football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, wrestling, and aquatics.
At VCS, Putignano developed the Sports Medicine program, established Village as a clinical site in partnership with Cal State Northridge, taught biology and human anatomy, and shared athletics administrative duties until transitioning to the Dean of Students role in 2016.
She is married and has 3 children here at VCS.
Contact Athletics
If we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Athletics Department. We can be reached by phone at 818-767-8382 x290, or you may use the form below to send us an e-mail.
