Columbus Crusaders Youth Sports - since 1996
The Crusaders are a sports ministry that seeks to teach young men and women how to live lives that Honor Jesus both on and off the field. We are committed to offering programs that edify and equip the whole athlete for excellence in athletics by providing and balancing biblically based teachings and intentional character-building to Honor Jesus and impact their communities.
A group of men and women got together in 1996 to start an unconventional football program. The Crusaders developed a mission to actively disciple young men and women to Honor Jesus while balancing purposeful, biblical character-building with a pursuit of physical achievement for almost 29 years. Crusader football & cheerleading has been a tradition since 1996, incorporating a high-level off-season training program & skills camp. In 2013, the Crusaders introduced opportunities for rugby, basketball, flag football, & cheerleading. Now a year-round ministry, the Crusaders reach youth from kindergarten to grade 12 in the central Ohio area.
Our dream is to see The Crusader ministry continue to grow, guiding young hearts toward Christ and influencing families for the Kingdom of God! We serve any and every athlete Jesus sends our way, and we continue to expand our reach across central Ohio and beyond.
The Crusaders have an amazing opportunity to participate in the National Homeschool Football Tournament down in Panama City Beach, FL. These young men and women have poured their hearts and souls out this year to become 2-time Great Lakes Christian Athletic Conference South Division and League Champions and be presented with this opportunity to play with and against other homeschool programs across the nation.
Currently, we are trying to raise $30,000 to help fund this trip. The $30,000 that we are trying to raise will help fund player/organization participation in the tournament, including renting a charter bus for transportation, food, and housing. We are asking a few people and organizations to become key partners to rally their friends, family, and networks to support our work. By becoming a donor and supporter of Columbus Crusaders Youth Sports Inc., you will help our young men and women take advantage of this amazing opportunity for the tournament and as an organization as a whole. With your connections and resources, we hope that together we can make a huge difference.
For information on the 2025 NHFA National Tournament: Website