PALADIN CLUB SPORTS UPDATE: MAY 2023

As we head into Summer our Paladin Club Sports teams continue to see growth on and off the playing surface. Service projects, baptisms and new club programs are the highlight of this month’s newsletter. Scroll down to check out the amazing things that our club teams and players are accomplishing and stay in the loop on all things Paladin!

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Our social media team is busy planning some hype campaigns to showcase our club athletes in action and we need your help to make it a success! We want to capture those moments of your kids during games and practices, and we’re inviting you to share your candid snapshots and videos with us. Whether it’s a winning goal, a triumphant high-five, praying with the opposing team or simply the joy of playing their favorite sport, we want to see it all!

By emailing us your images and videos, you’ll not only help us create an engaging social media campaign, but you’ll also give your child the chance to be featured on our official channels, giving them a well-deserved spotlight moment. Plus, it’s a fun way to showcase your pride as a sports parent and show off your child’s achievements! So grab your smartphones, dust off your cameras, and start capturing those special moments!

Please send your photos to and include your child’s name, the sport they play, and any relevant details about the image. To ensure that your images are best suited for our social media platforms, we kindly ask that you submit vertical images as they fit well on most platforms. Thank you for your participation and continued support.

“God is definitely moving within the Paladin organization. I’m looking forward to seeing kids grow in their faith, learn new skills and compete on the baseball field, and see families meet lifelong friends. Baseball is an amazing sport that can teach kids skills not only on the field but in life and when you keep God first, the sky is the limit.”

– Kevin Bell
Director, Paladin Baseball Club

Building Strong Teams On & Off the Field

Several families served at Feed My Starving Children. What a great night for all involved. Thank you for giving your time to such a great cause!

Congratulations also go out to our 13U and 14U teams, finishing 2nd and 1st respectively, in recent tournaments! Check out our social channels for photos.

“Paladin Softball Club is excited to see what’s in store for 2023. Our 12U girls are not only doing amazing things on the field but most importantly their growth in Jesus is evident to everyone the girls come in contact with. Umpires, tournament directors, other coaches and athletes always have very positive things to say about Paladin Softball Club.”

– Emily Ruiz
Interim Director, Paladin Softball Club

Congratulations Ashlyn!

Paladin Club Softball player Ashlyn Ruiz was baptized and gave testimony this past week with her teammates in full support! This is what it’s all about!

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to launch Paladin SC and honored to be part of the Paladin family. My desire for this program is to develop amazing coaches with the heart of Jesus and players with integrity, respect and passion for the game.”

– Jenn Oney
Director, Paladin Soccer Club

Paladin Soccer Club tryouts this weekend

Paladin SC will be holding tryouts for boys and girls ages 7-14 this Friday and Saturday at Eastmark High School. We are expecting over 120 kids! For questions about tryouts, coaching or about the club in general, please email our Soccer Club Director, Jenn Oney, at jenn@paladinsports.org.

Paladin SC teams will play in ASA Open League and compete in local tournaments beginning this Fall.

“Though football can be intense and requires hard work and dedication, it offers excitement and thrill that I hope every young athlete can experience. My heart for this program is to instill the love of Jesus into all who come through and to help our coaches and athletes progress in their talents and abilities while encouraging them to grow in who the Lord created them to be.”

– Koty Schwarz
Director, Paladin Football Club

Good luck in your first tournament!

Paladin Club Football is taking a 12U squad to compete and officially launch club flag football! They are competing in the Memorial Mayhem May 27-28 here in the valley! Good luck!

Paladin Football Club will conduct free tryouts for boys and girls ages 7-12 on June 2-3, tryout information and registration can be found here. For questions, please email Koty at koty@paladinsports.org.

“Growth! Paladin Basketball Club is looking to Grow in 2023! We want to be able to Serve, Inspire, Develop, and Educate the community through the game of Basketball. We are excited for what God has in store for 2023!”

– Elijah Todd
Director, Paladin Basketball Club

Summer Basketball Academy Registration Ends Sunday

Do you have friends, neighbors or co-workers looking for a fun and engaging recreational program for their children this summer? Check out Paladin Sports’ Youth Basketball Academy! Our program not only teaches the fundamentals of basketball but also focuses on building character and confidence in our young athletes. The goals for our academy players is to be given the opportunity to:

  • Have fun!
  • Fall in love with the game
  • Improve their skills
  • Work their way towards club

Registration ends this Sunday, learn more here.