This was our second year participating in Upward Basketball at Flushing Community Church of the Nazarene. I am not sure how other churches do Upward, but I have LOVED everything about this program. After the awful experience we had coaching baseball two years ago, Upward has help make kids sports fun again for our family. Paul volunteered to be Joe's assistant coach and was recruited :) to be Will and Ben's assistant coach as well. Upward provides the competition kids need, but in such a positive environment. Every kid plays, and the coaches really teach the kids the game. Every game begins with prayer, and they have devotions for the players and crowd at half time. The coaches spend the last few minutes of practice talking to their team and players are rewarded for playing well and exhibiting Christlike behavior. The fans cheer for everybody, and there is no yelling at the kids from the sideline. I wish all kids' sports could be so encouraging and fun. We absolutely loved it. Here are some shots of our boys. I love how each picture captures their personalities.
Sam: Determined and strong-willed
Joe: Focused and accurate
Will: Thoughtful and trying hard
Ben: Fun and full of life (here he is on offense, but guarding his man, with a big smile. lol)
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