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Patriots athletics · PK4-8th grade

Elementary athletics

Intramural leagues and clinics introduce younger students to Patriots athletics, building skills, friendships, and character in a God-honoring environment.

Leagues & clinics

Programs for young athletes.

Register for each program online through TeamSnap.

Dates shown are from each program’s most recent session. For upcoming dates, check back before the season or send the athletics office a message.

Fall · Coed · PK4-5th grade

Patriots Jr Intramural Soccer

Quality soccer instruction and fun Saturday mornings with friends and family, where students grow and compete in a God-honoring environment. Each Saturday features skill drills, fundamentals, fun competitions, and small-sided games from 1v1 to 3v3 and more.

Most recent
Fall 2026, Saturdays August 22 to September 26 (rain date October 3)
Times
PK4-2nd grade 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
3rd-5th grade 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Cost
$100
Director
Charles Mitchell
Register

Spring · Boys & girls · K5-5th grade

HoopStars Basketball

An introduction to Patriots basketball: passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, and defending, plus game play. The goal is to help every player develop while having fun.

Most recent
Spring 2026, weeks of March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
Times
K5-1st: Wednesdays 3 to 4 p.m.
2nd-3rd: Tuesdays 3 to 4 p.m.
4th-5th: Thursdays 3 to 5 p.m.
Cost
$75 per player
Director
Chris Staton · Send a message

Players are picked up from their classroom and can be picked up in the gym afterward or taken to aftercare. Bring a t-shirt, shorts, athletic shoes, and a water bottle.

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Spring · Girls · 4th-5th grade

Net Effect Volleyball

An introduction to Patriots volleyball, with footwork fundamentals, specific skills, and fun competitions.

Most recent
Spring 2026, Mondays March 9, 16, 23, and 30
Times
3:00 to 4:15 p.m.
Coaches
Tonya Upton and Jenny Tyrpak

After school, students go to car line with their teachers, then walk to the gym with a teacher at 3:05 to change into shorts and a t-shirt.

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Spring · Girls · 5th-8th grade

Net Effect: Patriot Prep

An introduction to Patriots volleyball for older girls, with an equal amount of skill instruction and competitive play.

Most recent
Spring 2026, Saturdays April 18, April 25, and May 2
Times
10 a.m. to noon
Cost
$100, includes a t-shirt and treats
Director
Jenny Tyrpak · Send a message
Register

Learning from champions

Learning from Patriots coaches.

Net Effect volleyball is coached by Tonya Upton, founder of our championship volleyball program, and Jenny Tyrpak, the current varsity volleyball head coach. HoopStars is directed by Athletic Director Chris Staton.

Tonya UptonFounder, Patriots volleyball
Jenny TyrpakVarsity volleyball head coach
Chris StatonAthletic Director
The varsity volleyball team and coaches in the gym under the Patriots state championship banners
Varsity girls volleyball

Also for younger students

More ways to play.

Elementary students can also take part in these leagues, clinics, and clubs through the year.

Elementary

  • “Lil Kickers” soccer
  • “Lil Sluggers” baseball
  • Basketball intramurals
  • Volleyball intramurals
  • Golf league
  • Cheerleading clinic
  • Girls on the Run

Preschool

  • Intramural soccer (PK4)
  • Cheerleading clinics (PK4)

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