Core Values

The core values of Genesis are our guiding principles for what matters. They direct our actions and serve as the filter for making decisions. Our three core values are Spiritual Growth, Excellence, and Community. Our values, along with a definition and specific examples, are shared below.

Spiritual Growth

"Genesis provides its athletes with intentional opportunities to grow spiritually through many aspects of each sport."

Below are examples of living out our core value of Spiritual Growth.

Leading Devotions

High school players share God’s word and its application as part of the devotions at the end of each practice.

Excellence

"Genesis believes if it is Christian, it should be done well. Excellence is more than a buzzword - it is our standard."

Below are examples of living out our core value of Excellence.

A Tradition of Success

Genesis has a tradition of success with many National Championships, Midwest Championships, State Championships, and Individual National Champions.

Genesis Phone App

Parents and athletes have important information available at their fingertips via the Genesis App. It includes rosters, schedules, family directory, ride map, photos, org documents and many other items for parents.

Varsity Letterman Jackets

Genesis provides Varsity Letterman Jackets to high school athletes who earn a letter in a sport. In addition to a jacket, patches are also available for the jacket for team awards (State Champions, National Champions) and individual awards (All-State, Most Valuable Player, Christian Character Award).

Hosting Tournaments

Tournaments are one of the most fun and competitive environments in sports. Genesis hosts many tournaments across sports including State Championships, Midwest Championships, and Invitationals.

Homeschool Athletics Day

Genesis provides a large physical education class to teach sports to homeschool kids in elementary, middle school, and high school ages. Homeschool Athletics Day (HAD) is offered in the fall and spring semester classes.

The Genesis Way

The Genesis Way is a core part of our culture that guides Genesis athletes' actions. It provides a summary of biblical truths that are applied to sports to serve as a guide for the actions of a Genesis athlete on and off the field. It defines the culture of Genesis.

Community

"Genesis promotes opportunities for fellowship and connection of its athletes and families in an effort to promote strong community."

Below are examples of living out our core value of Community.

Connecting Over Meals

Going out to eat together after games and tournaments is a common occurrence for athletes and families.

Brown County Camping

Every summer, we have an all-Genesis campout at Brown County State Park. It is a good time with smores, hiking, and campfire together across families.

Bonfire/Hay Ride

In the fall, a large bonfire/hay ride together with athletes and their younger siblings is always a great time. Building memories off the field is a core part of building community.

Ice Skating

Winter time brings indoor activities and fun at Perry Ice Rink. Homeschool Athletics Day goes there on many occasions for their athletes to enjoy some laughter and fun on the ice together.

Serving Together

Serving the community together across many sports and ages is a foundational piece of building community across homeschool families. This is a strength of being a very large organization - athletes can meet many new friends.

Sport Yard Signs

To build community amongst athletes and families, Genesis athletes are provided yard signs. This allows the athlete to display to friends, family, and neighbors that they play sports with Genesis along with which sport.