Hope Sports
Faith and Sports
Hope Sports is a Lutheran Church of Hope West Des Moines program that equips, empowers and encourages athletes and coaches to deepen their faith and grow in skills and sportsmanship. We do this by providing opportunities for athletes (ages 4 and up), parents, coaches and fans to develop their knowledge in sports and athletic skills in a Christ-centered environment.
Upcoming Leagues & Clinics
Saturday, Sept. 20, 9:30-11:30 am
Boys and girls entering grades 1-6 are invited to join us for a morning of faith, fellowship, and volleyball at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex! Participants will rotate through various skill-building exercises. The final 20 minutes will be reserved for parents to come and watch a scrimmage where kids can show off their new skills!
Tuesdays, Sept. 23 – Oct. 21, 4:45-5:45 pm
Hope Sports is offering its first Flag Football Camp for girls in grades 1-5! Practices and games will be held outside.
Fridays, Oct. 17 – Nov. 21, 6:00-7:00 pm
Kids age 4 – grade 5 are invited to join us this fall for our Hope Sports Basketball League! Participants will be split into teams by age and spend the first part of practice learning new skills and the second half scrimmaging against another team.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 9:30-11:30 am
Boys and girls age 4 – grade 5 are invited to join us for a morning of faith, fellowship, and soccer on the indoor turf at The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex! Participants will rotate through various soccer drills and learn new skills.
Athlete Connection
High school athletes (grades 9-12) are invited to join our GroupMe chat where they will receive weekly encouragement and prayers! When students sign up for Athlete Connection, they will receive a text with a GroupMe invite within 24 hours (on business days). By opting in to the group chat, athletes are agreeing to using appropriate language and images.
Hope Sports Events and Leagues
Hope Sports clinics and events include skill development and recreational activities along with messages on playing and leading in Christlike ways, ensuring that every person who attends knows how much God loves them! Clinics, events and leagues are held at various times throughout the year, including:
Youth Events & Leagues
- Football
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Cheer & Dance
Adult Events & Classes
- Cycling
- Pickleball
- Yoga & Kinetic Stretching
- Adult Leagues
- Coaching
Upcoming Classes & Events
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Volunteers Are Needed!
If you would like to volunteer as a coach for future clinics, or with the Hope Sports Ministry in other ways, please sign up today!
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Contact Us
Anna Eckley
- Chaplain & Hope Sports Director
- [email protected]
Ryan Smith
- Coach-Hope Sports