Upward Basketball offers a break from the norm. The primary focus of Upward is to develop the Winner in EVERY child, not just a few. By keeping this goal in mind, we are able to build a league that promotes salvation, character, and self-esteem in all who participate through:
- Keeping sportsmanship and competitiveness in proper perspective by not maintaining league standings in any division
- Maximizing the family schedule by having only one hour of practice and one game each week
- Teams made equal as possible by using an evaluation & drafting system
- Equal Playing Time & match up for all Players with a unique substitution process
- Encouraging each player with a gameday award following every game
- Unique game environment including smoke machines, run out with announcer & music, awards after every game & practice
- Exciting year end Awards Night, with awesome guest speakers and loads of give-aways
- Coaches who care more about learning than winning