1. Welcome to Upward Training Introduce yourself to those at your table
Grab a cookie and some water and please find your seat - basketball teams seated by divisions
Introduce yourself to those at your table
If your name tag says “picture”, go to back of room to get Upward ID picture taken

2. 2018 Highlands Community Church Upward Referee, Basketball
and Cheerleading
Coach Training

3. Welcome and Intro’s

4. Highlands Community Church Children’s and Student Ministries
“Helping People Find and Follow Jesus”
Elementary Ministries (1-6th grade)
- KidsQuest Weekend Services
- Awana
- Upward Basketball and Cheerleading
- Elementary Summer Camp
- Special Events
Upward is an outreach ministry – parents invited friends – trusting you!

5. Seven C’s of Ministry Excellence
Calling - personal relationship with Christ
Character - nothing would discredit Christ’s name
Community - no ministry is separate from others
Communication - alignment with the mission
Compassion - intentionally connecting with families
Courage - step out of your comfort zone
Commitment – consistent; raise the bar
Strive for excellence - God deserves the best!
How is serving in Upward helping you grow in
Your relationship with Christ?

6. Highlands Community Church Children’s and Student Ministries
Pastor Derek Nelson – Next Generation Pastor
Jennica Osborne – Elementary Ministries Director
Mission, values, goals
Statement of faith
Expectations
Policies and procedures
- Two person integrity
- Safe interactions
- Extra curricular events
- Confidentiality

7. - First Aid and Emergency Procedures Player-specific items from parents First aid kits Depending on severity, call AED Injury reports Concussion management Evacuation - Discipline – boundaries; time-outs - Participation records – practices, games - Facilities classrooms, FLC etiquette, gym, equipment

8. Jesus Matters Mission Matters Strategy Matters Excellence Matters
People Matter
God uses your ministry to minster to you along the way.
The outcome is God's responsibility, the obedience part is mine.

9. “To promote the discovery of Jesus through sports.”
Upward mission is…
“To promote the discovery of Jesus through sports.”

10. What does a successful season look like ?
Upward Values
What does a successful season look like ?
First class – detailed - organized

11. 2018 Calendar Jan 7 - Coach and Referee Training
Prayer Partner and Host Family Kick-off
Jan First Practices
Jan Jamboree
Jan 26/ First games
Feb Picture Day; basketball roster orders locked
Feb Coaches Training for Gospel Week Devotions
Mar 2/ Teacher Appreciation Game Day
Mar 9/ Prayer Partner Appreciation Game Day
Mar 16/ Last games; individual team celebrations
Mar All League Celebration- David Laflin

12. 2018 Season - - Upward is an outreach ministry - 350+ children
- Multiple churches serving – 100+ team members
- Both sport and ministry excellence
- Coaches “all-division” focus
- Updated basketball rules
- Host families
- Multiple Prayer Partners for all teams
- Awards event in community
- The end is not the end

13. Serving in Upward
Coaches & Referees are key to fulfilling the Upward mission.
The success of an Upward coach is
characterized by:
1) how he or she conveys Christ in
actions and attitude on and off
the court, and
2) how well he or she teaches and
encourages within the sport of
basketball and cheerleading.
Success is not based on wins and losses.

14. The 360 Coach
As an Upward coach, you have the important responsibility of developing your young athletes in their personal growth mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially.
This unique approach is called the 360 Progression™ and is based on Luke 2:52 – “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.”

15. The 360 Coach Mentally – Making Wise Decisions
By learning the rules of their sport, young athletes are able to make wise decisions on the court and sidelines. A 360 Coach knows how to teach their sport in a way that young athletes can understand.
Athletically – Improving Physical Ability
One of the main reasons parents register their young athlete to play is to improve their physical ability. A 360 Coach knows how to build athletic foundations through drills that enhance skill development.

16. The 360 Coach Spiritually – Embracing Life’s Purpose
The mission of Upward Sports is to promote the discovery of Jesus through sports. This mission is carried out by the 360 Coach, as you introduce life’s true purpose through intentional character lessons throughout the season while leading to an introduction of the Gospel message.
Socially – Fostering Healthy Relationships
An important part of growing as an athlete is connecting with teammates. As they enjoy time with others, they are building healthy relationships. As a 360 Coach, you should be a catalyst in encouraging this connection because it builds a socially healthy team.

17. Serving as an Upward Referee
A major difference between Upward and other basketball leagues are our referees.
Referees act as an extension of the
coaches, teaching and encouraging
players while officiating.
To start games, referees gather teams
and coaches for a brief word of encouragement and prayer.
Referees are introduced at start of games and participate in high-fives at the end of the game.
They are the authority figure on the court.
Circle of Affirmation between coaches and referees is critical.

19. Coaches as referees

20. Circle of Affirmation
Actions and reactions on the court will have a lasting effect that either opens or closes the door to ministry.
The Circle of Affirmation is a simple concept that illustrates the results of a coach giving referees and players on both teams positive feedback.

21. Circle of Affirmation All eyes are on you !

22. Jamboree – Saturday Jan 20
Goals:
Relationship building
Practice for players, cheerleaders, coaches & referees in game environment
Assess basketball players positions in line-up
Second team meeting
Have fun!

23. Jamboree – Jan 20 Frame work: 1 hour total each team
4 six - minute periods all age levels
Match ups at start of period
No intros or halftime
Running clock, no scores, home team first with ball
No free throws
First games short court for 1-2nd boys & girls
One coach on court as needed
Cheer teams between each period
30 minutes for team meeting after the “game”
Rule sheets provided for parent meetings

24. Game Day Basics
Arrive 10 minutes early for pre-game warm up in assigned rooms
Cheerleaders introduced first then players. All run through banner held by referees on to court. Cheerleaders form tunnel for players.
National Anthem played at start of each grade level league play.
Teams and cheerleaders will meet at midcourt for a pre-game meeting with the referees.
Referees will set the tone of the game with words of encouragement and leading both teams in prayer.
At halftime, players meet off court with coaches for 5-7 minutes.
Return to court when hear alert music in your room
After games, high-fives other team/refs; teams move off court for
for post-game team/families meetings
Upward stars presentations to players and cheerleaders

25. Basketball match-up wrist bands
Black
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
HCC colors
Each gets two sets (10 total)
Wash
Use as tool during practices
Do not refer to level of skill represented by each wrist band
Return at season end
Spare sets if needed

26. Resources Online – www.myupward.org - coach sidelines
Training guides and coaches manuals
Commissioners:
Mike Malueg – Boys Coaches
Billy Haffner – Girls Coaches
Leslie Belmondo – Cheer Coaches
Mark Byram – Referees
Other coaches or referees – we’re all on the SAME team!
Share what’s working - sports, ministry areas
Coaches contact list

27. Questions? Referees with Mark Room 102 All coaches remain in Fellowship Hall