CHARACTER COACHING
To lead every coach and every athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church
WHAT IS A CHARACTER COACH?
A volunteer committed to developing discipleship relationships with coaches and athletes.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A CHARACTER COACH?
- A follower of Jesus Christ
- A trusted presence to coaches and athletes on a particular campus.
- Prayerful and sensitive to discipleship opportunities.
- Value sport as an Integral part of the lives of coaches and athletes, not just a platform for Ministry.
- Comfortable in the athletic environment and committed to the needs of coaches, athletes, and school.
- Relational and people oriented
- Sacrificial and humble with a heart to serve
- Trustworthy, credible, and accountable
- Live what they preach
- Above reproach in personal character
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHARACTER COACH?
Engage
- Prayer for and with coaches, athletes, and supporting staff
- Connect coaches and athletes with the local church
- Serve team through a ministry of presence by showing up to practices/games
- Be available to help serve the coaching staff and team
- Be ready and equipped to help in crisis moments
Equip
- Team Devotions/ Small Group Bible Study
- Lead team building activities
- Assist in character development
- Have a pulse of the program and alert the coaching staff to any critical issue
- Build/Develop culture of team
- Pre-game chapel and Sunday chapel service (Collegiate)
Empower
- Invite and challenge coaches and athletes to pour into others
- One on One mentorship: discipleship
- Small group/ team huddle: teacher, facilitator
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO BECOMING A CHARACTER COACH?
- Meet with staff
- MLA
- E3 and character coach playbook training
- Shadow character coach
- Meet with coach
- Agree on schedule with coach/staff
- Run the play
