Our Journey Through 2024
Gratitude is defined as the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. 2024 was a beautiful year of provision and program development. Here, we share highlights of our year—tangible evidence of God’s provision and our community’s partnership.
Your continued support has been instrumental to our achievements. It empowers our efforts and extends our reach, allowing us to deeply impact our community in transformative ways. As we look forward to another year of service and growth, we invite you to continue journeying with us. Every contribution enriches our efforts to serve more effectively.
"Before you go out into the world, wash your face in the clear crystal of praise. Bury each yesterday in the fine linen and spices of thankfulness.” - Charles Spurgeon
Enjoy scrolling through a visual journey of stunning highlights, unforgettable moments, and incredible achievements that defined our year.
ARTS
Explore Our Dance Video Special
“Dance is a form of art and a form of worship.”
Hundreds of families have been impacted by our rapidly growing dance program. Art Program Director, Becky Dean, brings her legacy of dance training and passion for worship-driven movement and built a wonder-filled initiative bringing color, community, diversity and joy to Play As One families.
We made a special video for you. Enjoy this special glimpse into the heart of what makes our dance program beat.
GUITAR
Guitar classes and choral training were a few of the musical initiatives that are actively cultivating the kids in our community. By offering basic fundamentals and a variety of styles of expression, music is a blossoming enrichment endeavor for Play as One.
SPORTS
“The coach is one of the most prominent authoritative figures in the lives of our youth, their families and their community. Our solution is to equip teachers, coaches, and leaders with the tools to be transformational in the eternal lives of our children and families in North County San Diego + Escondido.”
FOOTBALL + VOLLEYBALL
Spring season sports, football and volleyball, were rich and rewarding.
SUMMER CAMP
The last 2 weeks of June, our fields and gym opened doors to 300+ kiddos across north-county San Diego and offered training and game play in a variety of sports and rec games. 14 days of fun, friendship, action and Christ-centered coaching built around what it means to live "ALL 1N" for Him!
BASKETBALL
Winter basketball aims to build up the next generation of players, both competitive and casual, to be Christ-like on and off the court.
Leveling Up…
This year PAO Elevate Volleyball Club really took off, with both the girls' and boys' teams ramping up their skills and teamwork. They dove into specialized clinics and workshops, including some fun beach volleyball. All these activities continue to drive the mission of PAO to coach the heart of the community, transforming lives through sports and discipleship.
STRONG FOUNDATIONS
LEAD WITH COURAGE
Exercise God’s gifts and talents He has given you in our homes and our community.
Joshua 1:9
HONOR THE KING
Honoring God by living like Christ in our homes and community.
Transformation of souls as our primary purpose,
not just transactional relationships or transmitting skills.
Luke 10:27
LIVE PURE
Discipleship in the home and in the community by creating “kairos” moments.
Matthew 5:8
WORK HARD
Pursue excellence in all things
(Sports, Arts, Vocation, and Education: SAVE).
1 Corinthians 15:58
VOCATION + EDUCATION
Play As One has officially launched one of the most significant endeavors they’ve ever initiated. The vision is large and the scope is wide. Valor Training Center responds to the challenge of training up the next generation in truth, virtue, skill and understanding by providing affordable private Christian education. This will not simply be a “school” as you have come to expect. It will provide academic and spiritual learning experiences that meet individual needs of our students. Customizable learning plans that bring together the unique skills of our staff, parents, students, and the community for academic rigor using the Word of God as the pathway to adulthood.
“With the support from Valor Training Center, we have been able to serve our children’s hearts better than ever.”
A VISION OF GROWTH
Play As One patrons, parents, players, and performers —all cover the gamut of kingdom-minded brotherss and sisters investing and experiencing His heart for beauty, wisdom, strength and excellence. The horizon is bright and the community is growing. Lord-willing, PAO’s program expansion will be in proportion to the generosity of His heart and His people. We are taking growth one season at a time with tenacious discernment and radical faith. We covet your prayers for this program as we play, perform and petition before an audience of One as One.
