Upward Basketball

Cooper is on an Upward Basketball Team this season and Nate is coaching.  It's been a lot of fun for them both.  They have a great team of first and second grade boys.  Nate has a lot of skills in the game and he is enjoying being able to teach his skills to kids.  It's a lot of fun watching him out on the court too, calling out simple plays and giving the kids instruction.  Cooper is the happiest kid on the court, as well as the smallest.  He is excellent at guarding and defense.  He doesn't take his eyes off his man or the ball.  He's learned how to do both at the same time.  He loves the game and he has passion.  He's never slowing down, but running back and forth in the game.  It is so much fun to watch him play.  

We have been very impressed with the Upward program.  It is a Christian based program revolving around Jesus Christ.  The coaches give a devotional  to their team each practice night about Christ, and it gives Nate an opportunity to share his testimony and stories from the scriptures.  The players also earn stars based on Christian values pertaining to their attitude and behavior at practice and games.  At half time on Saturday games there is a casual speaker who shares their testimony of Jesus Christ and how their testimonies have been strengthened through life experiences.  They all have been inspiring.  We have thoughourly enjoyed this basketball season!! Great job to Cooper & Nate!!