what we do

We mentor for all skill levels

CYO provides for the development of young people’s spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social and physical potential. Based on Catholic values, CYO offers guidance to assist young people as they assume responsibility for themselves and for their relationship with their faith, peers and community. CYO strives to meet the diverse needs of all youth regardless of religious affiliation.

Every CYO activity provides opportunities that encourage and assist youth in their growth and development towards Christian adulthood.

The specific purpose of the CYO athletic program is to develop in youth a sense of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation and fair play by providing a competitive team sport activity through which they will practice the teaching of their faith.

This is accomplished through the efforts of the adult volunteer coach. The CYO coach is to serve the team with a Youth Ministry philosophy; more than being a sports technician, he/she is an important role model for young people. In that capacity and above anything else, a coach in the CYO program strives to exemplify behavior of a committed Christian adult. He/she lives by the letter, but more importantly, by the spirit of these rules and philosophies.

Ultimate responsibility for the success of the CYO program lies with the volunteer adult participant. Adults involved in CYO must remember that the program exists for the Christian growth of young people. Conduct of adults must always model Christian values and virtues. When adults forget the primary focus of CYO, the program becomes destructive. When adults remain faithful to the Christian ideals of CYO, they exercise a unique and rewarding ministry to the young with whom they come in contact.

Marie Herbert

President HSCYO, Coach

The Mission of Holy Spirit’s CYO :

Promote Christian values and the principles of the CYO philosophy through the vehicle of sports.
Promote good sportsmanship, team building and friendly relationships among the players, coaches, officials, program administrators, parents, spectators and the parish community..

Promote loyalty to CYO ideals to both the youth and the parish community.
Remain faithful to the Christian ideals of CYO, exercising a unique and rewarding ministry for the youth with whom the program serves

Coaching Philosophy

Map to Greatness

Faith in Action

I think CYO sports matter because it provides a safe place and awesome community where you can be yourself and feel appreciated. You know that your Coaches care.

Micayla Strong

Creating positive environment by coaching and administration staffs for players to practice and play games without any other distractions.

Jung Chang

The support and encouragement that the coaches brought. When my child struggled, they were right there to motivate her, even if that meant running alongside her.

Haley Neubert

CYO Parent Alumni

Leadership of coaches and team bonding.

Felix Li

Through CYO, I have learned the value of selfless teamwork by consistently prioritizing my team’s needs over my own. My time spent participating in CYO sports has not only developed my athletic interests, but has built my understanding toward what it means to be a player guided by the Lord’s teachings.

Angeli Ong

Awesome coaches who communicated well with their players and also the parents, and fun first time basketball experience for my daughter!

Izelhaze Palafox

HSCYO establishes a growth mindset culture, with strong foundations in our Catholic faith. I am looking forward to how this ministry shapes our kids and prepares them for the world.

Genghis Mendoza

CYO Coach and Parent

Coaches teach skills as well as values and being a team player.

Khanh Tran

The program has really helped develop not only basketball skills, but also character, teamwork, discipline, confidence and sportsmanship. I’ve seen how the players learned to support and encourage one another, work together as a team, and show respect both on and off the court. I truly appreciate the positive impact the program and coaches have had on the kids.

Lorenzo Extra

I put in no effort. I showed no real commitment, unlike everyone else. Then I realized how hard everyone else was working, not for the chip alone, but for each other… I started giving it my all every practice, and look where it got us. Our last game ever, Champioships.

Addison Galvez

CYO Alumni - Class of 2026