east valley athlets for christ
About evac
We are a Christian, homeschool, athletic program that competes in the Canyon Athletic Association while fulfilling our ultimate goal of glorifying God.
Mission
East Valley Athletes for Christ (EVAC) is an association of homeschool families dedicated to exemplifying Christ while participating in athletic competition. It is the goal of EVAC to encourage the hearts and minds of the participating homeschool youth in the love and likeness of Christ.
Vision
At EVAC, we strive to create confident and compassionate homeschool students through competitive interscholastic and homeschool athletic activities. We are a vibrant community of homeschool families from the East Valley of Arizona where the love of Christ infuses every interaction and endeavor.
core values
exemplifying christ
Rooted in our mission and statement of faith, we participate in athletic competitions to exemplify Christ and do everything "for His glory." To achieve this our families, coaches, directors and other leaders involved with EVAC aim to act and speak in such a way that brings glory to God and inspire our student-athletes to do the same. The values of teamwork, sportsmanship, humility, respect, encouragement, enthusiasm, and friendship can be applied on and off the field or court.
building community
We desire a strong sense of community among student-athletes, coaches, mentors, and families, recognizing the profound impact of genuine relationships on character and faith. Our hope is that EVAC is a place where lifelong friendships are formed.
joyful volunteers
We seek volunteers who joyfully serve the Lord, instilling a culture where volunteering is a blessing to those being served and for those who serve. Volunteering is not only a requirement but also a privilege to be cherished. Our volunteer coaches are a special blessing and are a cornerstone to the organization.
balanced approach
We embrace the tension of competition with a balanced approach that honors both competitiveness and relationships. We pursue excellence and compete at a high level with integrity, humility, and respect, rooted in love.
sustainable decisions
We're dedicated to ensuring our organization thrives for future generations by responsibly managing sports, teams, coaches, and athlete numbers. Through carefully crafted processes and procedures, we aim to promote sustainable and intentional growth within defined limits, inspiring other communities to emulate our model and establish similar organizations
statement of faith
II Timothy 3:16-17
II Peter 1:20-21
We believe the Bible is the inerrant, inspired Word of God and that it is our final authority in all matters.
Matthew 26:19
I Corinthians 8:6
We believe God is a person, eternally existing as the Trinity in unity – Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit – three persons, one God.
Luke 1:30-55
John 1:1-15
We believe in Jesus’ virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and atoning death through His shed blood and His bodily resurrection.
Genesis 2:16
Genesis 3:16-19
Romans 5:12
Romans 3:10-23
Romans 6:23
We believe man was created in the image of God; but fell into separation from God through sin, bringing death to all men.
Genesis 1:26-27
We believe that God creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God.
Genesis 2:24
We believe God ordained marriage to be the union of one man and one woman.
Ephesians 2:8-9 – Acts 16:31
We believe salvation is a free gift from God for “whosoever will call upon the name of the Lord.” It is by the grace of God, through faith, not any works of any man. Salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ and His finished work.
code of conduct
We believe that athletic competition should demonstrate high ethics and sportsmanship and promote the development of practical biblical character and life skills. We believe that the highest potential of sports is achieved when each player is committed to pursuing victory with honor through biblical character. This code applies to all student-athletes and parents. These qualities include but are not limited to integrity, honesty, reliability, loyalty, respect for others, self-control, and encouragement toward all teammates, coaches, parents, officials, opposing teams, and others. Students and parents who continuously conduct themselves in a way that reflects negatively on the team or organization could be dismissed from participating. Violations of the EVAC Code of Conduct will be judged and managed by the person most directly in the line of authority to the violator. Coaches and parents are the authority in situations that involve players. Situations that are especially egregious or that are brought to the attention of the EVAC Board of Directors by an EVAC member will be judged and managed by the Board of Directors.
faith and leadership
EVAC is an intentionally Christian organization. Our mission, vision, and core values are rooted in our Statement of Faith. As of June 1, 2024, new families must read and agree to the Statement of Faith. It's crucial not only because we're a Christian organization, but also because it guides our leadership, operations, and community. Agreeing to the Statement of Faith means the athlete's family has read it, understands it, and lives by a Christian faith that aligns with it.
To hold a leadership role at EVAC, you must agree to the Statement of Faith and complete an application and interview process. An additional process is required for anyone in authority over the children within EVAC. This is essential for advancing our mission to "encourage the hearts and minds of the participating youth in the love and likeness of Christ."
Leadership roles include any position of authority or influence in an EVAC student's life, such as coaching, assistant coaching, board membership, "Team Mom" or "Team Parent" leader, hosting EVAC events or official EVAC team parties, leading devotions and prayer, speaking at EVAC events, and more.
NOTE - households who were part of EVAC before June 1, 2024, are not required to read and agree to the Statement of Faith. However, they must still read and acknowledge that the organization's leadership is guided by the Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, and Core Values. These principles will be intentionally integrated into all aspects of our organization.