the culture of mc sports
Our Vision
Our vision is to make honoring God and each other paramount in youth sports.
MC Sports League was founded with the vision of fostering environments where honoring God and people are the primary goal of it's participants.
Our Mission
To cultivate healthy environments where young athletes can grow in character and faith through sports.
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
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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
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
Ephesians 4:32
JOY
Joy is a choice!
We choose to respond to external circumstances with inner contentment and satisfaction, because we
know that God will use these experiences to accomplish His work in and through our lives.
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James 1:2, Nehemiah 8:10 Romans 15:13