ABOUT  US

Hosted by Cathedral of Faith, we are California’s 1^st Upward Flag Football League.  We are teaming with churches, communities and businesses throughout the South-Bay Area in giving families an opportunity to join with us in forming a non-contact flag football league that goes beyond football; it builds a foundation for life.

Mission  -  Vision  -  Guiding Principles

Select one of the links above to view Upward’s Statements and Principles

Mission Statement:  (top)
To introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports.

Vision:  (top)

1. The Expectation of God-Moments – We believe that God is at work all around us.

2. The Discipline of Excellence - We believe in serving that exceeds expectations.

3. The Life of Integrity - We believe that how we live is more important than what we say.

4. The Priority of Children - We believe that Every Child Is A Winner.

Guiding Principles:  (top)
To achieve our mission with a Christlike attitude, Upward is committed to:

• Using ever-changing ways to share a never changing message
• Promoting and protecting the mission of Upward through sound stewardship of all resources
• Working together as a unified team to be a first-class, organized, and detailed evangelistic ministry 
• Always viewing conflicts as ministry opportunities 
• Reaching beyond denominational and cultural boundaries to encourage Kingdom Growth 
• Developing participants to share the love of Christ in and beyond Upward

Tommy Bowden
Clemson University Head
Football Coach

 “Upward Flag Football provides kids an opportunity to play football in a non-contact structure. The purpose of Upward sports ministries is to promote salvation, character and self-esteem to every player.  Their desire is to help every player understand and enjoy sports by teaching basic fundamentals and principles.

While contact football, if taught properly, is a safe sport, a lot of parents do not want their young children to play a contact sport.  If you are one of these parents, Upward Flag Football may be an alternative for your child.  It would teach the basics for future participation in contact football.

Participation in sports not only helps to build self-esteem but it also teaches the players to work together as a team.  I feel this is a vital key for success not only on the field but in the game of life.”