MOORESVILLE — St. Therese Church is pleased to offer CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) sports this fall for youth in the fourth to eighth grades.
During the past nine months, both Butch Conz, athletics director, and Tracy Neumann, pastoral council president, have been working to bring athletics and CYO to St. Therese and the Mooresville community. Both men were very active in CYO sports in their hometowns growing up, which provided a strong foundation for their development and love for sports.
CYO is a national organization based on Christian principles that reinforce sound human and social values while teaching the importance of competition. The St. Therese program emphasizes faith-based character and conduct, achievement in athletics, confidence building, leadership skills and respect for teammates and opponents. The program also provides youth with the opportunity to discover their self-worth as individuals.
During the past six months, the Athletic Department has implemented men’s pickup basketball, adult softball and co-ed volleyball. With more than 150 participants in these programs, enthusiasm is now spilling over into the CYO youth programs. The first Athletic Day Camp for basketball and soccer for youth aged 8-13 was held during the week of July 9 with over 35 participants.
Plans are under way to offer soccer and basketball in the fall for youth in fourth to eighth grades.
For details about the new offerings, contact Butch Conz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
— Donna Smith