Straightway Suns Basketball Team

05/07/2022

05/07/2022

2022 Winter Basketball League Championship

10/11/2017

10/11/2017

Come and Chase greatness with the Suns!

10/11/2017

Come be a part of the 2018 Straightway Suns!

We are looking for high school age young men ages 14-19.

The Straightway Suns Youth Basketball Team is a ministry of Straightway Community Christian Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
We use the sport of basketball to engage our young men and teach the values and disciplines that will help them become successful not only in basketball but in life as well.
The team is Christ centered. Our young men are expected to attend at least 1 Sunday per month. Christian principles and values are taught. This program is tough and it is not for everyone. You will be pushed to realize your potential.
Our destination is clear and our challenges are many. To mold 15 players together and get everyone on 1 page with 1 heartbeat. To create a trust and a bond; respect and adoration; acceptance and affection. Then, over time, those qualities turn into love for one another.

When that happens — when we become a family in every sense, when we care more about our teammates than ourselves — it’s at that point when we become unbreakable and unbeatable.

But that doesn’t happen in days or weeks. It takes hours upon hours of sweat and pain; it takes battles fought together; obstacles overcome; close games and heartstopping plays.

That’s the challenge we have in front of us each season.
It is about becoming one unit with a single heartbeat; a single cause and a unified love shared among teammates, coaches and staff.

This is the foundation for my vision for this program. It’s a vision where we are THE GOLD STANDARD for our league.
It is a team where everyone matters. There is no favoritism and there are no favorites. Playing time is earned not given through hard work in practice and dedication. Our practices are intense because everyone knows they have an opportunity to earn minutes.

If you decide to come to the Suns you have no choice but to succeed. There are no other options. We don't have the largest Church but there is no team in our league that out works us. When other teams fall apart in critical situations our hard work and discipline keeps us together. If you come to Straightway, I will challenge you and you will become a better player.
Let's chase greatness together!

06/27/2017

Workouts each Saturday 10-11AM at Sterling Recreation Center (1380 East 32).

10/20/2016

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09/15/2016

WHO'S READY TO CHASE GREATNESS??????

We are looking for high school age young men ages 14-19.
The Straightway Suns Youth Basketball Team is a ministry of Straightway Community Christian Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
We use the sport of basketball to engage our young men and teach the values and disciplines that will help them become successful not only in basketball but in life as well.

The team is Christ centered. Our young men are expected to attend at least 1 Sunday per month. Christian principles and values are taught. This program is tough and it is not for everyone. You will be pushed to realize your potential.

Our destination is clear and our challenges are many. To mold 15 players together and get everyone on 1 page with 1 heartbeat. To create a trust and a bond; respect and adoration; acceptance and affection. Then, over time, those qualities turn into love for one another.

When that happens — when we become a family in every sense, when we care more about our teammates than ourselves — it’s at that point when we become unbreakable and unbeatable.
But that doesn’t happen in days or weeks. It takes hours upon hours of sweat and pain; it takes battles fought together; obstacles overcome; close games and heart stopping plays.

That’s the challenge we have in front of us each season.
It is about becoming one unit with a single heartbeat; a single cause and a unified love shared among teammates, coaches and staff.

This is the foundation for my vision for this program. It’s a vision where we are THE GOLD STANDARD for our league.
It is a team where everyone matters. There is no favoritism and there are no favorites. Playing time is earned not given through hard work in practice and dedication. Our practices are intense because everyone knows they have an opportunity to earn minutes.

If you decide to come to the Suns you have no choice but to succeed. There are no other options. We don't have the largest Church but there is no team in our league that out works us. When other teams fall apart in critical situations our hard work and discipline keeps us together. If you come to Straightway, we will challenge you and you will become a better player.

Let's chase greatness together!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE INBOX FOR MORE INFO
Dame Hayes, Dre Kidd, Brian Lewis, Mike Black, or William Walker

09/15/2016

Welcome Asst. GM Dre Kidd, Coach Brian Lewis and Coach Mike Black to the Straightway Suns Basketball Team coaching staff!

10/14/2015

We are looking for high school age young men ages 14-19.

The Straightway Suns Youth Basketball Team is a ministry of Straightway Community Christian Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
We use the sport of basketball to engage our young men and teach the values and disciplines that will help them become successful not only in basketball but in life as well.
The team is Christ centered. Our young men are expected to attend at least 1 Sunday per month. Christian principles and values are taught. This program is tough and it is not for everyone. You will be pushed to realize your potential.
Our destination is clear and our challenges are many. To mold 15 players together and get everyone on 1 page with 1 heartbeat. To create a trust and a bond; respect and adoration; acceptance and affection. Then, over time, those qualities turn into love for one another.

When that happens — when we become a family in every sense, when we care more about our teammates than ourselves — it’s at that point when we become unbreakable and unbeatable.

But that doesn’t happen in days or weeks. It takes hours upon hours of sweat and pain; it takes battles fought together; obstacles overcome; close games and heartstopping plays.

That’s the challenge we have in front of us each season.
It is about becoming one unit with a single heartbeat; a single cause and a unified love shared among teammates, coaches and staff.

This is the foundation for my vision for this program. It’s a vision where we are THE GOLD STANDARD for our league.
It is a team where everyone matters. There is no favoritism and there are no favorites. Playing time is earned not given through hard work in practice and dedication. Our practices are intense because everyone knows they have an opportunity to earn minutes.

If you decide to come to the Suns you have no choice but to succeed. There are no other options. We don't have the largest Church but there is no team in our league that out works us. When other teams fall apart in critical situations our hard work and discipline keeps us together. If you come to Straightway, I will challenge you and you will become a better player.
Let's chase greatness together!

05/30/2015

19actionnews has filmed a story about our 3peat! It may air tonight at 6pm and 11pm. God is so good!