Defenders Girls Soccer - Spring 2026

Girl's soccer registration now open for students from 6th to 12th grade!  The student must be at least 51% homeschooled or attend a school that does not have soccer.  

No prior soccer experience needed.  Come learn the game in a Christian atmosphere.

Regular registration ends March 1st.  A sibling discount of $25 will be offered.  If requested, a max $ per family per year across all programs of $1200 is available.

Games will generally be played on Monday, Tuesday or Friday evenings.  The tentative practice schedule is provided below. Home games and practices will be at St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association (2507 N Riverside Rd, St Joseph, MO 64507).  Away games will generally be against teams in the Kansas City and Topeka areas.

For additional information, please contact Josh at sjdefendersAD@gmail.com

Tentative Practice Schedule

February 1st – March 21st:  Thursdays 3:45 - 5:45
Saturdays 10:00 – 12:00

March 9th – May 7th:  Mondays and Thursdays 3:45 – 5:15

Defenders Golf - Spring 2026

Boys' golf is returning this year for the St. Joseph Defenders! Practices will be at Fairview with Jeremy, our coach from last year, on Fridays beginning April 3 and ending June 26. Throughout at least April and the beginning of May, practices will run from 1-2 pm so our coach can make it to Central's golf practice. Register FOR FREE on TeamSideline to receive updates, let us know how many to expect each week, and be a part of the team! The cost for practice is $10 (cash please) per week, per golfer -- with extra hitting sessions, rounds, and matches to be scheduled throughout the season. Email James Hosler (jwhosler@gmail.com) with any questions. Happy hitting! Note: No practice on May 1.

Defenders Girls Volleyball - Fall 2026

Girl's volleyball registration open for homeschooled students from 6th to 12th grade!  The student must be at least 51% homeschooled or attend a private school that does not have volleyball.  

No prior volleyball experience needed.  Come learn the game in a Christian atmosphere.

Regular registration ends July 25th.  Late registration ends August 20th.  Sibling discount of $25.  A max $ per family per school year across all programs of $1500 is available.

An approximate sixteen game season is currently planned with the first games starting towards the end of August.  Games will generally be played on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday evenings.  Home games will be at the St. Joseph Rec Center.  Away games will generally be against teams from the Kansas City and Topeka areas.

For additional information, please contact Josh at sjdefendersad@gmail.com

Tentative Practice Schedule

June 15th:  Monday 6:00 – 8:00PM (Interserv) Try-it Out Day
July 6th - July 8th  4-hrs each day (Interserv) Training Camp
July 20th - August 7th:  Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00PM (Interserv) - Tuesday practices Varsity only
August 10th - October 31st:  Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 – 8:00PM (Interserv)

Defenders Soccer - Fall 2026

Boy's soccer registration open for students from 7th to 12th grade!  The student must be at least 51% homeschooled or attend a school that does not have soccer.  This can include students attending school virtually.

No prior soccer experience needed.  Come learn the game in a Christian atmosphere.

Regular registration ends July 25th.  Late registration ends August 15th.  Sibling discount of $25.  A max $ per family per school year across all programs of $1500 is available.

An approximate sixteen game season is currently planned with the first game(s) towards the end of August.  Games will generally be played on Monday, Tuesday or Friday evenings.  Home games and practices will be at St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association (2507 N Riverside Rd, St Joseph, MO 64507).  Away games will generally be against teams in the Kansas City and Topeka areas.

For additional information, please contact Josh at sjdefendersad@gmail.com

Defenders Soccer Tentative Practice Schedule
July 10th to August 5th:  Mondays 3:45 – 5:45PM & Saturdays 8:00 – 10:00AM (all interested boys are welcome to attend practices and check out the program prior to registering)
August 5th to August 20th:  Mondays 3:45 – 5:45PM, Thursdays 3:45 – 5:45PM, & Saturdays  8:00 – 10:00AM
August 20th to end of season (toward end of October):  Mondays 3:45 – 5:15PM & Thursdays 3:45 – 5:15PM