MVCA Athletics
Mission Valley Christian Academy athletics exists to provide a competitive, Christ-centered sports program that challenges student-athletes spiritually, physically, and mentally by teaching life principles that will help the student-athlete to be productive and responsible young adults. All of our sports and clubs are open to homeschool families.
Our VISION & PHILOSOPHY
Our Vision is to build Champions for Christ, Champions for life.
The MVCA sports program desires to engage the student athletes in a balanced environment of high-level competition and a positive athletic experience that is marked with discipline, camaraderie, tradition, and respect. Even though winning is important, it is not first on the list determining success. Developing a student with integrity who loves God is the primary focus. The athletic program at Mission Valley Christian Academy is an integral part of the total school program.
Through these programs, students have the opportunity to develop physical skills and abilities, to work toward goals with other members of a group, and to express and promote Christian values and attitudes in a competitive atmosphere. MVCA is committed to cultivating a culture of achievement and respect, one that is unified and motivated by our value of character, community, and championship.
Character
Develop Christ-centered character traits so that it will lead to personal growth.
Community
Learn how to work with others as a team in pursuit of a common goal so that they can perform and adhere to codes of fairness and respect for all.
Championship
Embrace self-discipline so that it will allow one to take their talents to the highest levels of performance – in both sports and spiritual maturity. So that that they may be champions in athletics and in life.
Volleyball
MVCA’s Volleyball program has been steadily growing over the last 4 years! The first official MVCA Volleyball Team to compete in the MCAA was started in the Fall of 2019 and coached by Bailey Clements, most of the team was playing for their first time and had a blast learning to come together as a team. The 2020 season was coached by Mr. Russell and Tyler Williams, the lady Eagles finished the season 4 and 4 with a great showing for the season. As the team was growing, in 2021 MVCA was not sure of entering into the Varsity play for MCAA or not, but ultimately decided to run in the JV field for one more year. Coach Amber Dailey really brought the team together under the three C’s that define our values for the athletics programs – Character, Community, and Championship. The Eagles had a winning season and were able to compete with some of the Varsity teams from the MCAA at the end of the 2021 season. In the Fall of 2022, we will had both a Varsity and Junior Varsity Team competing in the MCAA!
We expect practices to run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week from 4 to 630 pm during the school year, but will likely be 430-630pm in August until school starts. Our first match is on Aug 28th! Our program fee is only $150 per player and homeschool students are welcome to join our teams.
Tentative Schedule 2023
Practices will be held Mon/Tue/Thur from 4pm to 6pm
AUG 28th vs Stillwater 3PM JV & 430 PM V
SEP 5th vs FHVHS 7PM V
SEP 8th @ Stillwater 430PM JV & 730 PM V SEP 9th @ Stillwater 8AM MS Team
SEP 9th vs Helena Christian 4 PM V
SEP 19th @ Helena CS 4PM JV & 530 PM V
SEP 23rd MS vs Stillwater 2PM & 330PM
SEP 26th @ FHVHS 6PM JV & 730PM V
SEP 29th MS @ Stillwater 330 & 5 PM
SEP 30th vs. Helena Homeschool 2 pm JV
SEP 30th vs. North Idaho Christian 330PM Varsity Final Home Game (Senior night)
OCT 5th - OCT 7th MS Tournament
5th - 415 & 5 PM @ Evergreen Elem.
6th - 3 & 515 PM @ Stillwater
7th - TBD on 5/6 performance
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS OCT 18-20
Soccer
The MVCA Soccer program has quite a long history with the school and MVCA has competed in previous years within the MCAA. Our program has run a boys, girls, and co-ed teams under the coaching of Jess Kittle. This year we expect to have a co-ed team that will compete with other MCAA teams and some of the western Montana Soccer Associations.
For the 2023 Fall season, Coach Kittle will be coaching again and the player/parent meeting is scheduled for August 23rd at 6pm with Mr. Russell at MVCA to ensure all paperwork and sign ups are completed. Practices will start on Aug 24th from 4 to 6pm and will be on Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday nights here at MVCA.
Tentative 2023 Schedule
PRACTICES TO BE HELD MON/WED/THUR 345PM - 6PM
Anticipate another 3-5 games to be added.
SEP 8th @ Stillwater 130 pm
SEP 19th @ Helena Christian 4 pm
SEP 22nd Bitterroot HS 5pm
SEP 26th @ Bitterroot 5pm
OCT 6th @ Bitterroot 5pm
OCT 12th Bitterroot HS 5pm
OCT 17th @ Plains 5pm
OCT 21st Plains 1030 am
Basketball (updated team pictures to be posted soon!)
MVCA has competed with other MCAA schools each winter since the 2019 season at the JV level. Our basketball team is made up of players from 7th to 12th grade. With each passing season, we hope that eventually we will be able to compete at the Varsity levels. We are looking forward to another fun season!
Parent Player meeting has occurred and we will have two teams, guys and gals. Practices have started and game schedules are posted below.
SCHEDULE FOR 23/24 Basketball**
Nov 28th @ FHVHS - Lakeside
Girls - 5:30 pm
Boys - 6:00 pm
Dec 14th Bitterroot @ MVCA
Boys - 7:00 pm
Jan 13th @ Stillwater Christian
Both Games Cancelled
Jan 20th Stillwater Christian @ MVCA
Girls - 3:30 pm
Boys - 5:00 pm
Jan 25th @ Bitterroot
Boys - 6:30 pm
Jan 27th @ Stillwater Christian
Girls - 10:00 am
Boys - 11:30 am
Feb 1st @ Stillwater Christian
Girls - 4:00 pm
Boys - 5:30 pm
Feb 10th Stillwater Christian @ MVCA
Girls - 3:30 pm
Boys - 5:00 pm
Please note: all home games for MVCA will be conducted at the Polson Boys and Girls Club
** Additional games may be scheduled as opportunity arises
Ultimate Frisbee
While not an MCAA sanctioned sport, Ultimate Frisbee has been a staple of MVCA athletics every Spring for many years! We compete across the state with many other MCAA schools and each Spring the team has been led by our coach Jason Edwards. Watch for updated information in March of 2024!
Who Are We
Where To Find Us
38907 WWJD Lane
Polson, MT 59860
front.office@mvcapolson.org
Lower School: (406) 883-6858
heather.smith@mvcapolson.org
Upper School: (406) 883-0706
michael.bond@mvcapolson.org
What We Do
MVCA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing or staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.