Philosophy

The philosophy of CCS Basketball is to use the game of basketball to produce young men who will impact their world for Jesus Christ both on and off the court.

Theme Verse: Romans 12:4-5

Our philosophy is broken down into four components that every player must be committed to in order for the team and the program to be successful:

1. Respect
2. Academics
3. Family
4. Fundamentals

Respect

Respect for authority is a must for all student-athletes participating in the basketball program here at CCS. Student-athletes in our program will respect God, parents, coaches, teachers, teammates, game officials and themselves. We believe that maintaining a high level of respect for authority helps build godly character as well as a sense of pride and ownership of the goals we are trying to accomplish.

Academics

All athletes who participate in the CCS basketball program must realize that they are students first and athletes second. It is imperative that players take care of business in the classroom just as they do on the court. We expect our players to strive for academic excellence because this will carry over onto the basketball court as well as other aspects of their lives.

Family

We believe that we are a program comprised of middle and high school teams joining together to make one family. As a basketball family we will genuinely take care of and support each other at all times just as Christ does for us. We believe this will increase trust, communication and unity among the players. As our theme verse states, we are one body with many parts. Every part is important and has a key role to play for the betterment of the body as a whole.

Fundamentals

As a player, having a good grasp on the fundamentals of basketball is extremely important as well as foundational in regards to the success of the program. All student-athletes participating in our program at the middle and high school levels will be taught how to dribble, pass, shoot, box out, set screens and play defense correctly. We believe mastering the fundamentals will increase the basketball IQ’s of our players which leads to smart basketball on the court. Smart basketball equals successful, fun basketball to play and to watch.

I am excited about what God is doing through boy’s basketball at Cypress Christian School and hope you will come be a part of that excitement. Your support is always needed and always appreciated.

In His Service,
Coach Craig Cleveland