What People Are Saying About Upward Sports
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“Upward Basketball was the highlight of my life. I started playing basketball for Upward Sports when I was five years old. I didn’t miss a game or practice for seven years. My coaches were always supportive and friendly.”
J. Boswell, Former Upward Sports Player
Parents
“My son has grown each year through his participation with Upward Flag Football and Upward Basketball. His skills are improving as well as his sportsmanship. We were not getting that in other leagues.”
J. Bishop (Boiling Springs, SC
“Upward Sports has created an opportunity for me to bond with my kids. I coached my daughter’s first basketball season and my son’s first soccer season. We had fun, they learned new skills, teamwork and gained self-confidence. Looking forward to coaching my son in flag football this fall!”
Dad and Coach
“I really liked the one-day-a-week practice schedule and one-game-on-Saturday for the simple reason that we could fit it in easily and know that the atmosphere of coaches and parents would be about participation and learning, not just about winning.”
T. Tatum (Birmingham, AL)
“This is a really good program. It’s not just about basketball or winning. They teach the kids values and good sportsmanship. I’m not a member of this church, and I have no problem with it. ”
B. Fehr (Baton Rouge, LA)
Coaches & Volunteers
"Although I am of a different faith, I still volunteer as a coach. I feel that Upward Sports motivates children that might not otherwise play a sport, and it is wonderful for coaches and parents that all players are treated fairly and play equal time."
R. Bhardwaj (Harrisburg, NC)
“The goal [of Upward Sports] is that every child gets the same play time. You’re never going to get better unless you practice.”
T. St. Cin (Flint, MI)
“I have been involved in youth athletics as a player, coach, administrator, official, etc. my entire life and Upward Sports is the best organization I have ever been associated with.”
Coach (Grayson, KY)