The purpose of Upward Basketball is to ensure that every child is a winner by:

· Sharing the love of Jesus Christ with each player, coach, referee, and family member.

· Helping every player grow as Jesus did-spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially

· Helping every player develop character, an understanding of sportsmanship,
and a respect for authority in any situation, on and off the court.

· Helping every player develop self-esteem and a sense of personal value.

· Teaching every player the fundamentals of basketball
and helping them grow in their understanding and enjoyment of the sport.

· Helping draw out the "winner" in every child