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 D3 Undisputed National Champions!

CURRENT TEAMS

VARSITY BOYS

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS

JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS

U12 Boys

U12 Girls

U10 Girls

U8 & U10 Boys

U14 Boys

Freshman Boys

U14 Girls

Registration Fees

Team Description Season Fee*
18U Boys Winter $575.00
18U Girls Winter $500.00
16U Boys Winter $500.00
14U Boys and Girls Winter $425.00
12U Boys and Girls Winter $375.00
10U/8U Boys and Girls Winter $175.00

Winter 2024/2025 Game Schedule

We are currently scheduling for the 2024/25 season, please contact the Program Scheduler listed at the bottom of this page if interested in playing against any of our teams or participating in one of our hosted Basketball Events (both will be located at the Fieldhouse Sportscenter - Springfield, MO):

Tune-UP - December 5-6, 2024

Winter Slam - December 12-13, 2024


Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility

Who can play Chargers Basketball?

ELIGIBILITY: Chargers Basketball abides by the eligibility guidelines for both NCHBC and MSHSAA.

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

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 History

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BASKETBALL PROGRAM CONTACTS

Mike Marciniak

Basketball Program Director

Devon Garton

Girls Basketball Program Director

Thad Forrester

Basketball Assistant Program Director

Carolyn Marciniak

Basketball Events Coordinator

Basketball 2024-2025 U18 - U14

**Remember you MUST register for the Association Membership first before registering for a sport!!**

The 24-25 season of the Lighthouse Christian Chargers Homeschool Basketball team is open for registration.  

Basketball 24-25 U8 - U12

**Remember you MUST register for the Association Membership first before registering for a sport!!**

The 24-25 season of the Lighthouse Christian Chargers Homeschool Basketball team is open for registration.  

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