Vertical Sports
Vertical Sports exists to glorify God by surrendering to Him and to the growth of His kingdom through sport.
Who are we? Our ministry uses sports as a bridge to have the opportunity to share the good news of Jesus Christ with everyone and to help strengthen and guide followers of Christ. With intentionality, we engage individuals and their families in the community with the end goal of demonstrating the love of Christ using sports. All of this is done while developing athletes in their knowledge, skill, and character.
To see team practice times, schedule, rosters, league standings, scores, and other helpful information visit QuickScores.
Youth Soccer Info
Youth Soccer is for boys and girls ages 4-14 (age as of August 15th of the current school year). The cost is $70 per player and $375 per outside team. Practices are held Mondays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays depending on your coach and age division and will begin in March. Games will be played primarily on Saturdays beginning in April.
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Girls Volleyball Info
Girls Volleyball is for girls ages 12-18 (age as of August 15th of the current school year). The cost is $60 per player and $300 per outside team. Practices are held on Fridays beginning in March and Saturdays once games begin. Games will be played on Fridays from the end of March through early May.
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Centershot Info
Youth Centershot archery is open to students in grades 4-12. Fall registration will begin June 1st and registration for the spring league will begin January 1st. Youth Centershot leagues will run on Monday nights beginning in August (fall) and February (spring) and run for 9 weeks. The cost is $35 per person and includes the use of a string bow.
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Baseball Info
Youth T-Ball and Baseball is for boys and girls ages 4-11 and boys ages 12–15 (age as of August 15th of the current school year). The cost is $70 per player and $375 per outside team. Practices are held Thursdays and/or Saturdays depending on your coach and age division and will begin in August. Games will be played on Thursdays and Saturdays beginning the middle of August.
Tball | Coed | 4-5 yrs
Coach Pitch | Coed | 6-7 yrs
Machine Pitch | Coed | 8-11 yrs
Kid Pitch | Boys | 12-15 yrs
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Cheer Info
Cheerleading is for girls ages 4-8 (age as of August 15th of the current school year) and is divided into two age groups. The cost is $110 per player. Practices are held Mondays, Thursdays, and/or Saturdays depending on your coach and age division and will begin in November. Games will be played on Saturdays December-February. Spots are limited so register early!
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Youth Basketball Info
Youth Basketball is for boys and girls ages 4-16 (age as of August 15th of the current school year). The cost is $75 per player and $350 per outside team. Practices are held Mondays, Thursdays and/or Saturdays depending on your coach and age division and will begin in November. Games will be played on Saturdays December-February.
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Men's Basketball Info
Men’s Basketball is open to men 18+. The cost is $75 per player and $525 per outside team. Practices and games will be held on Thursdays beginning in March and ending with a tournament in May.
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- Outside Team Registration
- Coach Registration
Adult Softball Info
Men’s Softball is open to men 18+. The cost is $70 per player and $475 per outside team. Games will be played on Mondays in August, September and early October.
Adult Co-Ed Softball is open to men and women 18+. The cost is $70 per player and $475 per outside team. Games will be played on Thursdays in October and early November.
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Ladies Fitness Info
The Fitness Class will take place from:
- 8/13/24 – 10/31/24
- 01/07/25-03/27/25
- 04/08/25-06/26/25
Classes will be held Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 in the Middle School Room on the Student Hallway. Each class will include exercises to increase heart rate and build cardio fitness in addition to multiple exercises to strengthen abs, lower back, and glutes to build a stable core. Modifications will be given for every fitness level. Each class (Tu or Thurs) is $25/$50 for both days for the 12 week session.
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Coach and Connect
Interested in mentoring athletes? Come join Vertical Sports as a coach or connector! With our sport-specific training each season for coaches, we ensure you are well-equipped to inspire and guide our athletes, fostering both their skill development and spiritual growth. As a connector for youth or adult teams you will spend intentional time with fans in the stands and players before/after games, share game devotions, and point people to Jesus.
RESOURCES: Roster Form and Background Check Form
What does it look like to be a coach?
- Be a Christ-like example to your players and their families, building relationships and helping them move toward a growing faith in Jesus
- Teach the fundamentals of the sport while looking for teachable moments to teach both life and biblical principles
- Teach players how to pursue sports and competition with a biblical worldview
Give 2-3 hours a week serving as a coach
What does it look like to be a connector?
- Placed with an adult/youth team to build gospel relationships with players and families.
- Come to games/practices
- Share Team Devotions
- Encourage players by spending time with them on the bench and before/after games/spend time in the stands with families.
- Give 1-2 hours a week serving as a Connector.
Facilities
Our facilities include ‘The Grove’, an outdoor space perfect for bonfires and cookouts, as well as an indoor gymnasium, weight room, fitness room, cardio room that are accessible to all church members and their guests.
Gym hours are Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00. For a complete list of rules and regulations regarding the use of our facilities click HERE.
Weather Updates
Game and practice times are subject to change with the weather. Call the Sports Hotline at (901) 872-6823, check Quickscores, or check the notification box above to find out if your game or practice has been canceled. If a schedule change is made, the hotline will be updated by 3 PM weekdays or 8 AM on Saturdays.
We utilize QuickScores for schedule updates, league standings, and scores.
Ages
Our age cutoff date for youth sports is August 15th of the current school year. If you missed your desired league, you may register on the waiting list below and we will let you know if a spot opens up. If you have general questions regarding registration you may call the Sports Ministry at (901) 872-2264.
Waiting List
To register for the waitlist click here.
