the culture of mc sports

Our Vision

To see young athletes, parents, and coaches having daily encounters with God.

MC Sports League was founded with the vision of combining the passion for sports with Christian values. We believe that sports can be a powerful tool for character development and instilling important life lessons.

Our Mission

To partner with families to raise up Sons and Daughters of God through Presence-driven training, instruction, and discipleship.

OUR VALUES

HEALTH

LEADERS GO FIRST
We remain healthy by prioritizing daily personal encounters with God, pursuing purity, putting family first, and protecting

our sabbath so we can lead others in health.

Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-8

AUTHENTICITY

WE DON’T DO FAKE
We disciple through real relationships. We create an atmosphere for people to be open and honest by leading in vulnerability and transparency.

2 Corinthians 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9

EXCELLENCE

GIVE YOUR ALL
We represent the Lord by doing the best we can with what we have.

Colossians 3:23-24, Daniel 6:3,

Exodus 31:1-11

COMMUNICATION

DOWNSHIFT
We choose to slow down and communicate clearly today, so that we can move forward faster tomorrow.

Romans 14:19, James 1:19

FEEDBACK

HEAR HEAR
We believe healthy feedback is a 2 way street. We welcome opportunities to hear what is in your heart, and we commit to clarifying what is in ours.

Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19

HONOR

GOVERNED BY HONOR
Honor reflects Heaven's value. Honor protects freedom, creates safe places and reflects a Kingdom identity. Honor is about self-control not control.

1 Samuel 2:30, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17, Matthew 4:1-11, Isaiah 29:13, Mark 6:1-6, Proverbs 3:9-10

HOLINESS

COME IN

We simply want to be like Jesus—holy, set apart unto God, and fully surrendered to the Refiner’s fire. We know the closer we get to Him, the more we become like Him. Holiness is found in the presence of God. Our heart’s cry is this: “Make me like You, Jesus! Make me holy!”

Romans 6:19, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Revelations 4:8, 2 Timothy 1:9,

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

FORGIVENESS

IT’S NOT OPTIONAL
We love mercy, so we show mercy. Forgiveness is for you, not for them. There

is no spiritual growth without forgiveness.

Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15,

Colossians 3:13

TRUST

LEAN INTO AWKWARD
We build the trust, character and relationships of tomorrow by engaging in the tough conversations today.

Matthew 18:15-20, Matthew 5:24

GENEROSITY

NO STRINGS ATTACHED

We don’t give to get. We give our time, treasure and talents from a heart of love with pure motives.

Acts 20:35, 1 Timothy 6:18-19,

2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 13:8

EMPOWERMENT

OUR HEART, YOUR MIND
We empower those with our heart to lead with their mind. We trade empowerment for teachability and humility.

Exodus 18:13-26, James 4:10, Psalm 25:9

CELEBRATION

PUT IT ON THE BOARD
If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong! We make time to celebrate the little wins that create a big victory.

Romans 15:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Hebrews 10:24-25

STEWARDSHIP

THE THIRD OPTION
We manage Heaven’s resources for the Father’s business. The heart’s cry of a good steward is, “It will never be mine; it will always be Yours!” When given the choice between an ownership or employment mentality, we choose the third option—stewardship.

Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Kings 3:16-28,

Psalms 24:1

OUR UNIQUE Characteristics

WE ARE PRESENCE DRIVEN

We are not built around any person or sport. We are built around the presence of God. Our desire is that no athlete, coach, official, or parent will live one day outside of the presence of God!

Exodus 33:13-18, Psalm 105:4, 1 Samuel 2:35

WE ARE COMMITTED TO HEALTHY COMPETITION

Sport has a universal language that teaches leadership, cooperation, and exemplary behavior in both victory and defeat – our athletes will learn to compete with the joy of the Lord, regardless of the outcome.

WE DEVELOP THE WHOLE ATHLETE

Through practices, games, and sports camps, we develop every athlete – spirit, mind, & body – through presence-driven discipleship. Athletes will learn how to put God first, while being taught the fundamentals and strategies of each sport to perform in games at their best.

WE PUT PEOPLE OVER PERFORMANCE

We don’t sacrifice relationships with people on the altar of athletic performance or outcomes. We believe that God cares about how athletes perform, but not to the extent that relationships are damaged or lost over a game. We are led by love and compassion for our teammates and competitors by loving what Jesus loves most— people.

Romans 12:10

WE APPRECIATE SPORT

Sport is ingrained in our popular culture to the point of becoming an idol. We don’t idolize sport; we appreciate sport to help teach life lessons, build lifelong relationships, and instruct our athletes to put God first, then family, then their sport.

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COMPETITIVENESS

Competition encourages excellence.

Competition provides the opportunity to sanctify and strengthen athletes.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

2 Timothy 2:4

COMPASSION

Compassion creates unity.

A compassionate athlete is a better teammate and role model to others.

Ephesians 4:32

MINDFULNESS

Focus in the moment.

Coaches and players who are mindful bring clarity of purpose to the team and perform at their best.