Is sports really important to homeschoolers?

Are sports necessary?

Although there are some folks who do not want their children involved in competitive sports, they do agree that their children do need wholesome exercise. We have no problem with that point of view, and we respect those who hold those views.


However, we ask that you please respect our point of view in that we do believe that sports can be an important part of a child's homeschool educational experience. Here is how taking part in sports can enhance a child's life:

1. They will learn how to get along with others.

2. They will learn how to obey authority figures.

3. They will learn that there is something more important than themselves, as they strive to be an asset to a TEAM.

4. They will get exercise and sunshine, both important components of a healthy lifestyle.

5. They will learn coordination and grace.

HOME SCHOOL SPORTS

 

 

We encourage all the support groups out there to begin forming teams. There are many teams in Wisconsin already. Perhaps we can begin to form leagues, and have home schoolers begin playing each other. Right now, there are some groups that are already playing other home school teams, also private and Christian school teams.

We ask that if you have sports activities and teams available, you email us to let us know, so that we can publish that information on this website.

 

Thank you!!

EXISTING HOME SCHOOL SPORTS PROGRAMS

 

1.    Perhaps the most well-known and largest program exists in Waukesha, WI. This group is called the SWCHA Saints (Southeast Wisconsin Christian Homeschool Athletics). They offer many different sports, for both boys and girls, of all ages.  We encourage you to visit their website, to learn more.

Perhaps this will be a jumping-off point for your group to get more involved in sports!!

CLICK HERE to visit the SWCHA website.

 

 

2.  Dedicated Athletes Schooled at Home

 

As of this writing, this group offers track and cross country.

Athletic Director:

Contact: Darrell J --- michellejas4@aol.com

 

Head Coach:

Contact:  Drew H---  drew@streetpreach.com

 

 

 

3.  Lakeshore Home School Christian Athletics

 

Basketball league for boys and girls Grade 5 through High School.

 

CLICK HERE  to visit their website.

 

4. Tri-State Running Club

 

This is a cross-country team competing in Southwest WI (Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties).

2007 was our first season and we had a great time and look forward to competing again next year.

We ran five high school invitationals in 2007 and will run that many or more in 2008.

 

Contact:  Head coach-- John Mirth  mirth@uwplatt.edu

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT-

 

PRIVATE BASEBALL LESSONS will AGAIN be offered this summer- Please read on for more details--

 

Phil Gnacinski, home school graduate and third-year college baseball player, will be offering private baseball lessons to boys ages 12 and up this summer at his home in Franklin, WI. We will have access to a large field for practice and lessons, within walking distance.

 

REFERENCES: Phil has been playing baseball for 17 years, and is a perpetual student of the game. Over the course of his baseball career, he has been trained by such notable coaches/trainers as:

Mike Daughtry- 30+ years experienced scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jack Schiestle-  30+ years experienced former scout and presently coach of semi pro baseball team- Racine Kiwanis.

Corey Bigler- Head assistant coach of the UW Milwaukee Panthers D1 baseball team.

 

Phil has also trained for many years with personal trainer Keith Hatch. Phil has played on teams beginning with RYS as a youth, and going on to select travel baseball at the age of 14 and up. He was also selected to play on the high school premier travel team Wisconsin Blazers, who played teams throughout the Midwest. He played on the home school SWCHA team throughout high school also. Phil has participated in many showcases and major league tryouts across the country. In the summers, Phil played travel ball and locally. As an adult, he has played college baseball, and over the summers, plays semi-pro adult baseball.

 

SPACE IS LIMITED- SO CONTACT PHIL SOON TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES. CLASSES WILL RUN WEEKLY FROM JUNE THROUGH MID-AUGUST. YOU MAY REGISTER FOR ONE OR TWO HOUR CLASSES, ONCE PER WEEK. A MINIMUM OF 6 CLASSES IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.

 

REMEMBER- THESE ARE PRIVATE LESSONS, AND WILL BE TAILORED TO THE STUDENT'S NEEDS. INSTRUCTION WILL BE GIVEN IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Pitching, Hitting, Fielding.

 

COST:  $40 per each one hour class; $65 per each two hour class (SAVE $15). Classes will be conducted once per week, minimum 6 weeks in order to participate. Discount may be offered for multiple students in the same family.

 

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, please email Phil by clicking on the link below:

throw_ks_play_hard@sbcglobal.net 

or call Phil at 262-880-7909.

 

AGAIN, PHIL CAN ONLY TAKE A LIMITED NUMBER OF STUDENTS, SO REGISTER EARLY!!