In Upward Soccer, Every Child is a Winner. Each soccer season, you will participate in a league that will redefine the word winner.
Today’s sports culture has created a “win at all cost” mentality. However, in all Upward sports, success is not based on wins and losses. Coaches are trained that success is determined by how they convey salvation, character, and self-esteem to each child. Upward defines winning as learning and/or teaching lessons in the game of life.
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:
- Each child is evaluated before the team selection process to create balanced teams that are competitive.
- Upward utilizes a unique substitution system which guarantees every child equal playing time.
- Upward aims to teach both athletic skill as well as values for success on and off the playing field/court.
- Upward prioritizes a family friendly schedule by conducting one-hour practices and games each week.
- 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.
How can I help my child learn more about soccer?
Talk to your child’s coach, review take home drills found on the back of the Scripture Learning Cards and watch the skills videos on www.teamupward.com with your child.
How can I learn about the unique Upward rules?
Rules unique to Upward Soccer are provided in the Parent’s Guide to Upward Soccer. This information sheet is provided when your child receives their uniform.
What are the benefits of playing 4v4 or 6v6?
Players will touch the ball more often during a game, have more involved playing time during a game, have more opportunities to play on both sides of the ball, have more opportunities to score goals, and learn to play the game within the game. Multiple case studies support these benefits as well as others not listed above.
What size soccer ball should my child use?
Upward recommends a size 3 soccer ball for K5-2nd graders and a size 4 soccer ball for 3rd-6th graders.
Winner’s Kit – What will my child receive when participating in Upward Soccer?
Each Upward Sport has been designed to bring out “the winner” in every child. This is accomplished through quality coaching that teaches not only the fundamentals of the sport but also focuses on sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity and respect for authority. To help teach these valuable life lessons and create the best sports experience possible, each child will receive sport specific Upward gear.
Where will my child place the sticker stars they receive at practices and games?
Upward stars are to be placed on the Scripture Learning Poster that players received in their Player Kit.
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