Basketball
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Program Overview
Chargers’ Basketball is an exciting, high-quality, fast-growing basketball program for homeschooled athletes in Southwest Missouri. Our teams are increasingly competitive in the NCHBC homeschool and small public school MSHSAA tournaments! We are thrilled that you are considering Chargers Basketball for your family!
Chargers Basketball is a volunteer organization, yet we have well-qualified coaches and a dedicated staff. We are passionate about helping your player excel through competitive basketball. We are distinctly Christian and strive to exhibit Christ-like behavior through our teams and organization. We use basketball—a team sport—as a platform to assist our players in learning more about themselves, to grow in Christian character and leadership, and to embrace the value of working hard to achieve more.
| Boys | Age | Girls | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8B | 7-8 | 8G | 7-8 | |
| 10B | 9-10 | 10G | 9-10 | |
| 12B | 11-12 | 12G | 11-12 | |
| 14B | 13-14 | 14G | 13-14 | |
| 16B | 15-16 | 16G | 15-16 | |
| 18B | 17-18 | 18G | 17-18 |
Congratulations to our National Champions!
Varsity Boys 2024 D3 Undisputed National Champions!
CURRENT TEAMS
Currently in Off-Season
Registration Fees
2025-2026 COST:
$650 High School Boys and Girls— 9th-12th Grade (Graduation years 2026-2029)
$475 Junior High Boys and Girls —7th and 8th Grade (Graduation Years 2030-2031)
*** Practice jersey, compression gear if used, and individual player fees for Regionals, Nationals, and State Tournaments are not included. Those costs will be in addition to the registration fee and discussed at the informational meeting/with coaches prior to season.
Youth Program (2nd-6th grade): Information will be released soon! Stay tuned. Parent meeting on July 11th at 10:30am at the Fieldhouse.
Winter 2025/2026 Game Schedule
Coming soon
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
Who can play Chargers Basketball?
ELIGIBILITY: Chargers Basketball abides by the eligibility guidelines for both NCHBC and MSHSAA.
For MSHSAA play, all athletes must be homeschooled for at least 365 days, no more than 2 credit hour (classes) of outside instruction at a public or private school.
If your player is new to homeschooling or transferring to Chargers, they must meet with the Basketball Director before joining the team.
Age
What ages are eligible to participate?
Our current teams consist of ages 8-18 for both boys and girls.
Where
Where are practices and games typically held?
Practices are held at The Fieldhouse Sportscenter. Home games will take place ate the Ashcroft Center on Evangel University's campus.
When
What time of year does this program run?
Practices begin in October. The season concludes in March at the NCHBC Nationals in Springfield, MO.
Insurance
Do I need insurance?
Yes. The team only carries a general liability policy, you must have your own medical insurance.
Practices
What is your typical practice schedule?
M, T, W, Th, F – 7-11 AM practice days & times vary by team
Games
Roughly how many games per season will each team play?
| Boys | # Games Per Season | Girls | # Games Per Season |
| 8/10B | 20 | 10G | 20 |
| 12B | 25 | 12G | 25 |
| 14B | 30 | 14G | 30 |
| 16B | 30 | 18G | 30 |
| 18B | 40 |
Uniforms
Are uniforms included in registration or are they an additional fee?
The following uniforms will be provided based on team:
- 8U: t-shirt
- 10U/12U: reversible jersey and shorts
- 14U: reversible jersey, reversible shorts, and shooter
- 16U/18U: home and away uniforms, shooter, and practice jersey
Equipment
What additional equipment is required?
High-quality and well-maintained shoes, socks, and gym bags are required and the player's responsibility. The team’s head coach sets socks (style and color) and will match team colors (Navy, Orange, White). Shoes are typically expected to match team colors.
Other Costs
What additional costs might I incur?
- Travel costs (fuel, food, and sometimes lodging, depending on location)
- Optional fanwear for athletes, friends, and family
- Player Fees for NCHC Tournaments (max $50 per player)
Overnight Travel
How much overnight travel can I expect?
• Nov 7-9, 2024 (2 Nights) – St. Louis Tip-Off Tournament – Chesterfield, MO – 18B
• Feb 14-15, 2025 (2 Night) – MO State Homeschool Championship – Columbia, MO – 12B/14B/14G/16B/18G/18B
• Feb 20-22, 2025 (2-3 Nights) – NCHBC Regional Tournament – Lawrence, KS – 12B/12G/14B/14G/16B/18G/18B
• A parent/legal guardian must accompany athletes during team travel; if other acceptable arrangements are made this must be made known to the team’s coach in advance of the trip
Parental Involvement
What are the volunteer expectations?
Lighthouse Christian Chargers is a volunteer organization. Each family is expected to contribute to the betterment of the program.
The typical areas of need for basketball include Coaching, Game Clock, Game Book, Statistician, Video, Bookkeeper (QB), Fundraisers, Concessions, Gate, Fanwear, Social Media, Special Events (year-end parties, banquets)
BASKETBALL PROGRAM CONTACTS
Basketball Youth Summer Camp
The Lighthouse Christian Chargers are Southwest Missouri's homeschool basketball team. This registration is for the off-season camp (3 days), July 9th through 11th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Fieldhouse in Springfield, Missouri.
It will be for all youth athletes who are incoming 2nd-7th graders for the 2025-2026 School year.
The deadline to register is July 1st to receive a camp t-shirt. Late registration will be open until July 7th, but will not include a camp T-Shirt.
Friday, July 11th during camp is where coaches will be making assessments to help build rosters for the 2025-2026 season. If you plan to play Chargers Basketball, please make sure you attend camp. The Youth Program(incoming 2nd-6th grade) Informational meeting will be on July 11th during the end of camp from 10:30-11:30am in the concessions area at the Fieldhouse.
RegisterBasketball 2025-2026 JH-V
**Remember you MUST register for the 2025-2026 Association Membership first before registering for a sport!!**
2025-2026 Annual Association Registration
The 2025-2026 season of the Lighthouse Christian Chargers Homeschool (JH-V) Basketball team is open for registration.