Coaching with Eternity Values in View

AD Corner: Coaching with Eternity Values in View

Philippians 2:1-4 “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, have the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.  Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.  Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

 As we enter into the Spring Sports season, let’s not forget how the Lord has blessed CAL Athletics in so many ways. We have some tremendous coaches who are dedicated to excellence in all things and have a heart to please God in all they do. Every head coach submits discipleship plans with the intentional purpose of using sports as a tool to impact kids for all eternity. Please continue to pray for our coaches that they will honor the Lord and coach for His honor and glory! Here are some of our principles which guide our coaches in all they do:

  COACHING PRINCIPLES

• We say and do what honors and glorifies Christ
• We use athletics as a medium for discipleship-“Every Athlete A Disciple”
• We develop athletes spiritually, athletically and socially, in that order
• We are careful to encourage and edify, not to discourage and defeat
• We develop positive relationships with players and parents
• We have an effective and efficient practice plan
• We adhere to the starting and ending practice times
• We develop the continuity of the overall program-long term view
• We demonstrate a willing spirit of cooperation in regards to CAL
• We display hospitality toward other coaches, officials and fans
• We demonstrate support and like-mindedness of these principles