Upward - Soccer
The Upward season was a BLAST. Look for more info on next Spring's league.
If you're interested in volunteering next season, please contact randy@bethesanet.com to learn about the ways to get connected with our church and community.
Upward is a first-class sports experience for children that emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship, skills building and fun versus the “win-at-all-costs” mentality associated with many sports leagues. On top of equipping children with sport fundamentals needed to participate at the next level, some unique features to Upward are:
1. Each child is evaluated before the team selection process to create balanced teams that are competitive.
2. Upward utilizes a unique substitution system which guarantees every child equal playing time.
3. Upward aims to teach both athletic skill as well as values for success on and off the playing field/court.
4. Upward prioritizes a family friendly schedule by conducting one-hour practices and games each week.
5. With supportive coaches and a positive sports environment, Upward is designed to bring out “the winner” in every child regardless of the game’s score.
Mission Statement
To introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports.
Values
The Expectation of God-Moments
We believe that God is at work all around us.
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
The Life of Integrity
We believe that how we live is more important than what we say.
Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
The Discipline of Excellence
We believe in serving that exceeds expectations.
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
The Priority of Children
We believe that Every Child Is A Winner.
Matthew 18:14 - In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.
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