Bigger Than Any Single Program
The Movement
A national community and resource hub for homeschool athletic programs — bringing shared wisdom, unifying identity, and practical tools to the people actually running these programs every day.
The Gap No One Is Filling
There are tournaments. There are ministries. But there is no national association providing year-round operational support, culture-building resources, and shared tooling for the people running homeschool sports programs.
| Organization | What They Do | What They Don't Do |
|---|---|---|
| NHFA | Annual national tournament in Panama City Beach (~20-24 teams) | No year-round program support, culture resources, or association services |
| AHFC | Newer tournament in Gulf Shores, AL (6+ teams, 501c3, all fees waived 2026) | Event-only — no operational support between tournaments |
| FCA | Massive Christian sports ministry (HQ in Kansas City) | Not homeschool-specific; focuses on individuals, not program operations |
| Upward Sports | 2,000+ church-based rec leagues, faith-driven youth development | Youth-focused recreational leagues, not competitive high school programs |
| HSLDA | Legal defense and homeschool advocacy nationwide (100,000+ families) | No sports-specific programming or coaching resources |
| CRU / Athletes in Action | 16,000+ staff, 190 countries. Athletes in Action on 225 campuses, 35 pro teams | Campus/pro athlete focus — no homeschool program infrastructure |
HSLDA became the standard for homeschool legal protection — every homeschool family knows them. We want to build the equivalent for homeschool sports: the standard that arches over every state, every program, every sport. Operational support, culture building, shared tooling, and community for the people actually running these programs day-to-day.
What We're Building
National Homeschool Athletic Association (NHAA)
Shared Wisdom
White papers, case studies, and practical playbooks from programs that work — starting with Christ Prep's 20+ year track record.
Community
Monthly coaching calls, annual gatherings, coach retreats, parent conferences — regular rhythms that build trust over time.
Tools
Team Scout platform for communication, organization, merch sales, ticket sales, ad revenue, and community building.
Identity
Unified brand and merchandise that connects programs to each other — something players, parents, and coaches all want to wear.
Partnerships
NAIA Christian colleges, FCA chapters, business sponsors, and foundations that share our values and want to invest in the next generation.
Events & Gatherings
Not just coaches — parents, players, and families all have a role. “This isn't just on coaches. This is on you.”
Monthly Coaching Calls
30-45 minute Zoom calls with rotating topics: culture building, parent engagement, funding, leadership development, college recruiting.
Tournament Gatherings
Informal dinners, roundtables, or breakfast meetings piggybacked onto existing events like NHFA or AHFC tournaments.
Annual Retreat
1.5-day gathering (Friday afternoon through Saturday noon). Mix of keynote, panels, breakouts, dinner, fireside Q&A, devotional, and workshops.
Regional Serve Days
Community service events that bring players, parents, and coaches together outside of competition. Build relationships that transcend the scoreboard.
Merch & Brand Identity
A unifying NHAA brand that players want to wear, moms are proud to sport, and coaches represent on the sideline. One identity across every homeschool program.
Hoodies
Heavyweight, quality feel. Shared brand + individual program co-branding option.
Quarter-Zips
Coach and parent favorite. Professional enough for sidelines and events.
T-Shirts
Players want to wear it. Bold brand, unifying slogan across all programs.
Hats
Structured snapback or dad hat. Subtle brand mark. Year-round wearable.
Think Turning Point USA — structurally, not politically. A grassroots, identity-driven movement where the merch IS the message. Programs co-brand with the association. Revenue funds the mission.
College Partnerships
99 NAIA football programs, many Christian-affiliated. No recruiting calendar means year-round communication. A pipeline of character-driven student athletes is exactly what they want.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS
Pioneers, HAAC Conference
Local to Christ Prep — natural first partnership
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA
#1 GPA among all NAIA football programs
Academic excellence + faith integration
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK
No football program — opportunity to build pipeline
Christian mission alignment, growth potential
Funding the Mission
Multiple revenue streams ensure the movement sustains itself. No single dependency.
Self-Funding
Merch Sales
Hoodies, quarter-zips, t-shirts — $10-20 margin per item
Conference Fees
$75-150 per attendee, 100 attendees = $7.5K-$15K
Ad Sales Toolkit
Teach programs to sell local business ads; Team Scout facilitates
Christian Organizations
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
HQ in KC — co-sponsorship, speaker pipeline, chapter partnerships
Upward Sports
Cross-promotion, shared resources, potential grants
Athletes in Action (CRU)
225 campuses, 35 pro teams, 90+ countries. World Cup 2026 "Victory Beyond the Cup" initiative
CRU (formerly Campus Crusade)
16,000+ staff, ~$786M annual. Deep pockets, massive network, shared mission DNA
Foundations & Grants
National Christian Foundation
Largest Christian DAF — $2B+ in annual grants
Maclellan Foundation
$1M+ grants for faith-based youth programs
Kern Family Foundation
Character-based education, faith & work integration
Founding Sponsors
Named Recognition
Website, events, merch — first-mover brand association
VIP Conference Access
Private dinner with Coach Hurley and core leadership
$10K-$25K Packages
Quarterly impact reports, logo placement, founding circle
Join the Movement
Whether you're a coach, parent, or program leader — if you believe homeschool athletics can be something bigger, we want to hear from you.
Why Now
~4M
Homeschooled students in the US
5.4%
Growth rate — 3x pre-pandemic levels
8.26M
High school sports participants (all-time record)
$0
Current competition providing year-round support