Strive Sports FAQs

Are there any costs outside of the registration fee? The cost of the leagues is $30 per child, with a maximum of $100 per family, and there are no other costs associated with the leagues. The $30 covers uniform costs, which for soccer would include jersey, shorts, and socks. Parents need to provide shin guards and cleats. Shin guards are required to participate but cleats are not required, however cleats are highly recommended for playing soccer.

When are practices and games? Practices will be on a weekday but not on Wednesdays or Fridays, and games will be played on Saturdays. Practices last one hour, and devotional time is scheduled into every practice.

Why are devotionals incorporated into Strive Sports? Strive Sports is a sports ministry program with the goal of bringing glory to God by providing a Christ-centered youth sports program to develop children as athletes and as disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Practice will be dedicated to developing the skill level of each child, and to teaching the children how to be better players with drills which emphasize the fundamentals and how to master the fundamentals. Each practice will also feature a brief period devoted to teaching the children truths from God’s word, the Bible. Each devotional is age appropriate and teaches of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

^“16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (New King James Version)

Why is the score kept during games? When children win or lose both are teachable moments, as children need to learn how to be gracious and humble if their team wins or loses. Winning is not the focus of Strive Sports. Children working together with teammates for a common goal and learning to handle the results in a Christ-like manner are lessons which will benefit any child.

Are there rules pertaining to playing time? All children will play the same amount of time; the only exception is the last period of each game when the coach can substitute freely. All players will play, at a minimum, half the game, and no players will sit out consecutive periods.