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Youth Sports | Overview

Setting a Foundation for Skills, Character, and Community

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR:

  • Fall Soccer for 1st-6th grades (6-11 year olds)
  • Kindergarten

Our youth sports program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of athletics. Designed for our Lower School and Middle School students, this program introduces young athletes to the fundamentals of sport in a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment.

We believe that early exposure to sports not only enhances physical development but also plays a vital role in shaping character and strengthening community. Through organized practices and games, students learn more than just how to play; they begin to understand the value of effort, the power of teamwork, and the joy of growth through participation.

Our goals for the youth sports program are simple yet powerful:

  • Develop Athletics Skills: introduce students to age-appropriate skills and techniques across a variety of sports.
  • Encourage Active Fun: make physical activity an enjoyable part of everyday life while building coordination and fitness.
  • Promote Core Values: reinforce the school’s five-character virtues - compassion, courage, integrity, respect, and responsibility - through team play and competition.
  • Build Community: strengthen relationships among students, families, and coaches, fostering school spirit and pride from an early age.

In the Youth Sports Program:

  • All student-athletes will receive meaningful playing time.
  • Coaches focus on building confidence, skill development, and a positive team experience.
  • Sportsmanship, passion, and fun are prioritized over wins and losses.
  • Students are encouraged to try new sports, take risks, and discover what they love.

Whether it’s their first time on the field or they’ve been playing for years, every child is welcomed, supported, and challenged in a way that nurtures growth and excitement for athletics. At CCDS, we know that the lessons learned through early sports experiences help shape our students into resilient, motivated, and confident individuals who are ready to take on any challenge. 

General Program Information

Soccer: Kindergarten

  • League: i9 Sports
  • Offered in the fall
  • For more information and to register: i9 Soccer

Soccer: Grades 1-6

  • League: Say East Soccer
  • Offered in the fall
  • For more information and to register: SAY Soccer

Cheer:

  • Cheer is now a club through the Lower School
  • For more information and to register: Youth Cheer

Basketball: Grades 2-6

  • League: Cincinnati Premier Youth Basketball League (CPYBL)
  • Offered in the winter
  • For more information and to register: CPYBL Basketball

Flag Football: Grades 1-6

  • League: Flag Football Fanatics: Kenwood, Ohio Youth Flag Football
  • Offered in the spring
  • For more information and to register: Youth Flag Football

Volleyball: Grades 5-6

  • League: Cincinnati Premier Youth Volleyball League (CPYVL)
  • Offered in the spring 
  • For more information and to register: CPYVL Volleyball

Clinics

  • Details about clinics will be shared as they are scheduled so families can plan to attend.
  • For more information and to register: Clinics