The role of a coach is critical in the development of athletes. The question is not whether a coach influences athletes. The question is how will a coach use his or her influence. These blogs will help coaches use their influence for the glory of God and the good of athletes.
1. The Most Important Question For a Coach
In fact, this question is the most important question for any coach as he or she enters a season. That question is: Why am I coaching?
2. 10 Ways to Be An Effective Coach This Season
If there’s a problem in the league (rules, format, other teams, etc.), think through some solutions to the problem before bringing the issue to the leadership. Think of ways you can help the situation
3. When is it Right to Argue With Referees/Officials?
When is it right to argue with referees/officials?
Never.
4. Does God Care Who Wins? Part 2
Does that mean God is concerned with everything equally? How can that be? Is he as concerned with a game as he would be a starving child? How about a game and the killing of innocent people? How about a game?
5. How Do You Know When Sports Are an Idol?
You might be wondering, “What kind of question is that?” thinking that idols are those things in foreign cultures that people visit and bow down to.
6. The Job of a Coach Simplified
How did I do with integrating basketball, life, and God today? Did I look for teachable moments to teach the kids more than just basketball?
7. What Should You Say to Your Child After the Game?
After a game, what a parent/coach celebrates is what a child emulates.
When teaching kids how to win well and lose well, we need to be sure to teach them about the power of sports.
9. How to Show Humility as an Athlete
Welcome the critique of coaches and teammates
10. Mike Matheny’s Letter to Parents
We may not win every game, but we will be the classiest coaches, players, and parents in every game we play. The boys are going to play with a respect for their teammates, opposition, and the umpires no matter what.
