Upward Basketball

Upward Basketball

Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports program for children in grades K-6. It introduces and builds basic basketball fundamentals. Anyone – children and volunteers of any faith or no faith – can participate in Upward Sports. Upward Sports aims to bring out “the winner” in every child – regardless of the game’s score. It teaches the value of teamwork and sportsmanship as players learn the game of basketball and to have fun. The Upward season is from January through March.

4 Evaluation Dates in November, all at Morley Stanwood Ele

Saturday 11/9/19 from 9:00-noon

Wednesday 11/13/19 6:00-8:00

Thursday 11/21/19 6:00-8:00

Monday 11/25/19 6:00-8:00

First week of Practice at Church begins January 20th

First week of Practice in the Gym begins January 27th

Game 1: Feb 8th

WE WILL TAKE THE NEXT WEEK OFF DUE TO GYM AVAILABILITY

Game 2: Feb 22

Game 3: Feb 29

Game 4: March 7

Game 5: March 14

Game 6: March 21

Season Celebration: March 22

Game Day Devotion Week 1

Raise the Bar Have you seen those parents with the children that seem to behave perfectly? There they are: sitting still at the restaurant table, looking adults in the eye when asked a question, saying “please” and “thank you” without being prompted, walking (not running) in the hallway. It is so infuriating! Or is it deflating? Deep down we know that those children may be behaving that way because their parents have raised the bar. They have high expectations for their children and hold them to those standards. What do you think would happen if you decided here and now that your child was going to no longer play for hours on the video game and embrace a better habit? Imagine you committed to making your expectations clear, outlined consequences, and held to your promises. Do you think your child would rise to the newly set expectations? If not, perhaps you don’t realize the strength that can be found inside your child. Thousands of years ago a young adolescent boy named David was tending to the sheep – a family tradition for many years. He hears about this giant of a man named Goliath that is making a mockery of both his family and his nation. This guy was over nine feet tall, completely covered with impenetrable bronze armor and a vast array of weapons at his disposal. To be frank, Goliath was the realization of everyone’s nightmares. Yet something was stirring in David’s heart. David’s father wanted him to stay out of the way. David’s six older brothers just wanted him to go fetch them some food. But David had a greater vision. His God was being insulted by the giant and must be dealt with accordingly. He brazenly told the King and his family that he would defeat Goliath with a sling and some stones. And so it was. David took out the giant with one swing.

Do you have an undiscovered “David” in your family? Maybe your son or daughter is a scientist waiting to be found, a doctor in disguise, a budding athlete waiting to be challenged. In the Bible, Paul was a spiritual father to Timothy. He set high expectations for his son in the faith and said, Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Parents: The world is telling you that your child is fragile and shouldn’t be pushed to do some things because it may damage their psyche. But what if you took a different route and encouraged your kids to “go for it!”? What might happen if your child rose from the sea of mediocrity and became a leader...an influencer...a change agent? You aren’t doing this in order to win the trophy that eluded you when you were their age. You have a uniquely gifted child that needs to be challenged to take those talents to the next level! Take Home Truth: Discover your child’s niche. If your child is a budding Picasso, sign them up for a painting lesson and ask them to paint the world! If he likes to keep a beat with his pencil, purchase a drum pad and see what happens. If she sings in the back seat, get her some lessons and a microphone! Raise the bar and see what happens. You might be amazed!

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