Vision
“To Glorify God through the pursuit of excellence in volleyball.” (Colossians 3:23)
Mission
“To use the sport of volleyball to develop athletes who are spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically strong, and to help them build Christ-like character that honors God on and off the court.” (Romans 5:3-5)
The Values That Define Us
01
Christian Foundation
We hold that there is one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are identical in essence, equal in power and glory and possess precisely the same attributes and perfection. Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son, truly God and truly man, who died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead on the third day. We believe the free gift of salvation and eternal life is given by grace alone, through faith alone in Christ alone. Our character is a reflection of what God has done in our hearts (Romans 5:3-5).
02
Excellence
We value excellence in everything we do. Giving our very best no matter the circumstances, our feelings, or what anyone else says—regardless of whether others are watching—is what God expects of us all. (Colossians 3:23)
03
Improvement
The simple goal to 'Get Better' every day as players and as people is something that anyone can achieve. We strive for daily progress, growing spiritually and athletically with every practice and game. (Proverbs 4:18)
04
On and off the court, our character is a reflection of what God has done in our hearts, how we observe His commands, and ultimately how we represent Him to a lost and dying world. (Romans 5:3-5)
Character
05
Relationship
God designed us for relationships because we are truly better together. Our awareness of this shows in how we treat others: Teammates, Coaches, Officials, and other teams, as we humble ourselves and grow in community. (Proverbs 27:17)
06
Family
God has ordained the nuclear family and His family, the Church, as the primary way to meet our needs. As a program, we strive to create our own ‘family’ environment and experience for all participants. (Ephesians 3:14-21)
Synopsis
Our volleyball program gives home-educated students the chance to compete in a structured, skill-driven environment grounded in Christian values. We follow high-school competitive rules, where playing time is earned through effort, ability, teamwork, and attitude.
Winning matters, but it’s not everything. Our coaches focus on holistically developing the athletes and fostering a program where Jesus Christ is honored in all we do. The season runs from August through October, featuring local games and tournaments. High school teams also travel to compete in several regional tournaments each season.
Program Notes
Cost
2026 High School fees are $525 and Junior High fees are $425. Please note these fees are approximate and may vary with each particular team and season.
Player fees help pay for practice courts, equipment, tournament fees.
Coaching
Our coaches are volunteers. Parents will be asked to help provide logistical and game support. If you feel you have a skill that you could use to help the program, please let us know.
Also, many of our coaches have full-time jobs, are full-time educators or college students, and are taking personal time from their families and responsibilities to support our program. Please remember this, and stay flexible and supportive.
Eligibility
To ensure your home school is approved and your athlete is eligible for our program, view Lincoln Cougars Volleyball requirements below.