Can't say enough...

I just wanted to put in a little note about something I have recently become passionate about, and that is Upward! Our church has been running an Upward Basketball League for 7 years now and the impact it has on our community and children and parents is just astounding! Last year was my first year really involved and I signed up to coach Gracie's 1st and 2nd grade team. I'd never even played basketball, didn't know the rules, had to Go*gle "How to Play Basketball" just to know what I was talking about. (Yeah, I'm a little embarrased about that last part.) What I quickly learned was that Upward isn't just about playing basketball, it is teaching these children that everything they do in their life should point towards Christ! Always Upward! And what I didn't bargain for was the love I would develop for these girls on our team and how much I wanted to see them succeed in the game and sport, just as much as my own child! From developing confidence to making that first basket to falling in love with Christ, Upward is more than teaching a child how to play a sport!

It is such a great deal - your kid has fun learning a sport and their heart is taught more about Christ! As a parent, I couldn't ask for anything more!