Character Coaches
 What is an FCA Character Coach?  

A volunteer committed to impacting coaches and athletes on a local team for Jesus Christ by simply being present, serving, and communicating


Who are FCA Character Coaches?
  • Christian parents of players in youth sports
  • Coaches of youth sports teams
  • Lay leaders in the Church 
  • Athletic trainers with sports teams
  • Pastors or other ministry professionals
  • Anyone with a heart to serve Christ through sports

What are the roles of the FCA Character Coach?
  • Be seen, be known, be heard (in that order)
  •  Attend practice (1/week minimum) / 33% of games
  • Host a pre-game meeting with the team, share how to build character 
  • Communicate with Head Coach and local FCA staff once a week

How can I become an FCA Character Coach?
  1.   Contact local FCA staff
  2.   Complete an MLA (online app) https://mla.fca.org/
  3.   Connect with a Head Coach
  4.   Complete the one evening training with your local     FCA staff (no cost)
  5.   Complete FCA Coaches Academy Course and E3        training  (university.fca.org)




How do I get started? Apply today!

Email your FCA Staff today to get started!

Please Contact: Barry Cates bcates@fca.org or click the button below to email us.

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Resources For Character Coaches

Books

3D Coach

by Jeff Dukes

Amazon link:  

www.amazon.com/3D-Coach-Capturing-Behind-Jersey/dp/0800724933


Learn more about 3D Coaching: 

https://3dinstitute.com/what-is-3d-coaching

Transforming Lives in Sport

by Roger Lipe

Purchase link:  

https://www.crosstrainingpublishing.com/shop/b9q7eb0xri7u20sh2s7kdkc9c82cwi


Learn more -visit Roger Lipe's blog:

http://sportchaplainsportmentor.blogspot.com

Wisdom for a Busy Coach

by Stephanie Zonars

Purchase link:  

https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-BusyCoach-Stephanie-Zonars/dp/0984126295 

Inside Out Coaching

by Joe Erhman


Purchase link:  

https://insideoutinitiative.org/team/joe-ehrmann

Character Lessons PDF

(Click HERE to view/download PDF)


Need a lesson to share with the team? Read this PDF for example lessons to share!


  • DISCIPLINE
  • EMPOWERMENT
  • ENCOURAGEMENT 
  • EXCELLENCE
  • FORGIVENESS 
  • HUMILITY 
  • INTEGRITY 
  • LEADERSHIP 
  • LOYALTY 
  • PATIENCE 
  • RELENTLESSNESS
  • RESPECT
  • SELF-CONTROL
  • TEAMWORK
  • TRUST
  • WISDOM

YouTube Videos

Know your WHY YouTube Watch Now


Know Your Why | Michael Jr. -Watch now


"When you know your "why", your "what" becomes more clear and more impactful."


Comedian Michael Jr. goes Off the Cuff at live comedy show and uses this completely improv moment as a great illustration for knowing your why and purpose in life. See what happens after he asks if he can sing…



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