Character Coach Guidelines

General Guidelines

Take a relational approach; have a missionary mindset! Do not approach this role with an agenda other than to serve.
Focus on people rather than methods and strategies. Give your heart to the coaches and athletes. Be expressive in letting them know you care about them.
Don’t talk down to anyone and always be available…you never know what other opportunities may arise by simply being in the right place at the right time.

Know the coaches and athletes by name; show a personal interest in them and their families. You will be trusted when you show you care about them.
Be present. If possible, drop by practice twice a week. A short time on the field will open hearts and it speaks volumes about how much you really care about them. Walk around at practice and speak to anyone and everyone…listening to ways you can best serve them.
Be affirming and encouraging. Always look for opportunities to build them up. You might be the only person who tells one of the coaches or athletes that you believe in them.

Understand that you are in that position for a reason that is bigger than athletics. Take honor in your role…it is a great responsibility.
Be loyal. Never hang around people who constantly criticize the coaches…do not listen to them and do not entertain those conversations.
Do not be presumptuous. If the coaches want you on the sidelines or to ride the bus for road games, they will ask you.