About Us
River City Rapids is a youth sports experience focused on developing character and integrity on and off the field. While Rapids Youth Sports is a ministry of River City Community Church, we invite anyone in the community to participate in our sports programs.
OuR History
Rapids began as an outreach program with a goal to connect the church with the community through youth sports. This is our inaugural season, and we cannot wait to meet more amazing people in our community.
More Than a game (MTAG)
At River City Rapids, we utilize a More Than A Game (MTAG) philosophy that emphasizes life skill development so that each child can win on and off the field. We want to partner with parents to further develop the character and integrity of their children based on Christian values.
- Character
- We instill Christ-based values in our youth, “For we are taking pains to do what is right.” 2 Corinthians 8:21
- Competition
- We play honorably and with maximum effort. “An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.” 2 Timothy 2:5
- Community
- We build authentic relationships, “A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17
More Than A Game Huddle. Each Practice Coaches will huddle players for the following:
Distribute Challenge Card
Coaches and players will spend time each week discussing the assigned challenge.
Encourage the whole Family
Coaches are there for players and parents. Each practice and game is a time for the family to feel supported and connected.
Prayer
Coaches will take prayer requests and lead the team in prayer. This also happens at games.
Our Staff
Rapids Sports is a ministry of River City Community Church and is run by our NextGen Ministry Team. Pastor Jaime McGuire is our Operations Director and Pastor Jacob Luna is our League Commissioner
Pastor Jaime McGuire
Jaime is the Pastor of NextGen Ministries at River City Community Church and serves as our Rapids Director of Operations.
Pastor Jacob Luna
Jacob is the Junior High Ministries Pastor at River City Community Church and serves as our Rapids Sports League Commissioner.