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Upward Sports Volunteer 2026

October 8, 2025 – January 18, 2026
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Categories

Outreach
Serve

Past Dates

Location

Friends Church: Willoughby Hills

Selections

  • Head Coach
  • Assistant Coach
  • Referee
  • Score Keeper
  • Set-Up Crew
  • Cheer Coach

Details

UPWARD VOLUNTEERS

Help participants succeed in basketball and life by volunteering! Volunteer coaches for Basketball are needed to lead our Upward teams. Volunteer referees are also a vital part of the Upward experience.

COACHES – BASKETBALL/CHEERLEADER 

What is required? Complete this registration and answer the 5 questions. Attend one coach training meeting. Lead one hour of practice each week for 10 weeks. Attend and coach a one hour game each week for 8 weeks. Attend the awards celebration at the end of the season. 

Your Role? Teach the game through drills. Teach the rules of the game. Instill sportsmanship with a competitive spirit. Upward provides complete training assistance, including practice plans and drills, to help you succeed.

REFEREES/SCOREKEEPERS

What is required? Complete this registration and answer the 5 questions. Have at least an understanding of basketball. Spend 2 to 3 hours on game day refereeing games. 

Your Role?  A role model on the court, providing encouragement to the players. Control the game by making the necessary calls and enforcing the rules. 

If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Brad Reynolds at brad.reynolds@whfriends.org.