About Upward
We offer Upward Basketball, Cheerleading, and Soccer for children and youth. Upward emphasizes all-round development of the player mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially. The goals of Upward are to:
- Promote character and self-esteem in every child;
- Help players learn to make wise decisions;
- Improve physical abilities;
- Recognize and embrace life’s purpose;
- Foster healthy relationships;
- Allow each child to connect with God and others.
We are looking for volunteers with a passion for God and a love for children who are willing to invest 2 hours a week. Sign up to coach a soccer team, basketball team, cheerleading squad, or referee.
During the summer, we offer one week, half-day basketball and cheer camps. These camps enable participants to enhance their skills and continue the emphasis on developing the total person.
If you have any questions, please email Chris Rogers.
Soccer Registration Is Now Open!
Registration for spring soccer is now open! We have two different registration links. Please make sure you pick the correct one.
If you played during fall 2025 at MUMC (and still have the uniform from last fall), pick returning player. This is the white/blue jersey with orange shorts.
If you did not play during fall 2025 or need a new uniform, pick new player.
Fees
For returning players, the registration fee is $100. For new players, the registration fee is $170.
There is a $15 discount if you register by March 5th.
Evaluations
We will not be doing evaluations for spring soccer. If you want to check sizing, please email Chris and make arrangements to do so.
Teams
As with the fall season, we will have divisions for 3 year olds through 8th graders. All divisions will be co-ed. For spring soccer, we typically try and keep teams together from the fall. If you want to make a change, please make sure to note that in the comments during registration.
Practices
Practices will start the week of March 16. We will practice Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Your athlete will practice once per week.
Games
The first games will be March 28, and we will play 7 games. We will not have games on Easter weekend (April 4). Our last game and the end-of-season celebration will be on May 16.
Please let Chris know at crogers@mumc.net if you have any questions.
Volunteer to Coach!
We will need coaches, and we are always looking for new concession stand volunteers. Please check the appropriate boxes when you register to indicate you are interested. Also, if you are interested in coaching, please email Chris and let him know division, practice night/time, and team name. First come, first serve!