CHARACTER COACH

What is a Character Coach?

Character Coaches love and serve the coaching staff and players with the love of Christ…keeping the best interests of the team in mind, serving practical needs and praying for and with the team. Character Coaches make themselves available to the coaching staff and athletes. They add value to the mission, vision and characteristics of the sports program.

WHAT DO CHARACTER COACHES DO?

SUPPORT

Alert the coach, administration and staff to critical issues that affect a team or program

CHARACTER

Provide training and resources for character development and life management skills

CRISIS

Available and equipped to assist in crisis situations

PRAY

Pray for and encourage athletes, coaches, their families and support staff

CHAPEL

Coordinate and lead chapel services

OUTREACH

Coordinate special ministry/outreach events

WHAT IS A CHAPEL?

A chapel can take many forms. For example, under the approval of the coach, a chapel is an optional time where athletes and/or coaches can discuss relevant topics about how Biblical truths relate to life and sport.

WHO CAN BE A CHARACTER COACH?

Anyone! They must have met with an FCA staff member and completed the necessary steps to become an officially approved FCA volunteer. That can be a staff person, a pastor, a parent, etc.