San Diego FCA
Character Coaches Ministry
Raising young athletes to become people of character, including humility, wisdom, winsomeness and integrity.
One of the most important roles coaches play in preparing players for competition and life is to give them a chance to develop their character and a resilient mindset.
We expect a game plan for coaching the X’s and O’s of our sport.
What isn’t always clear is how to coach character and resilience.
Over time we have seen an ever-growing gap develop between coaching the fundamental aspects of a specific sport and the development of life-long character qualities and resilient mindsets. Character Coaches exist to fill this crucial gap in developing the complete athelte, including teaching them to build confidence as young people who know that they bring value to the world.
Character Coach Vision Statement
To see Character Coaches serving on sports teams across San Diego County, helping coaches & athletes focus on a culture that elevates character growth in every individual and the team as a whole.
Character Coach Mission Statement
To train and empower local volunteers to model and promote character, humility, and service to sports teams in San Diego County by serving the coach and the team in practical and impactful ways.
Upcoming Character Coach Trainings
We currently do not have a training scheduled. Email us to stay informed of upcoming events and we will add you to the list.
Once you fill this out, an FCA staff member will reach out to learn more about your interest and share details about this ministry opportunity.
This packet provides more information about this role, expectations, best practices, and basic guidelines that every Character Coach needs to know.
Character Coach Vs. Chaplain
| Character Coach | Chaplain |
|---|---|
| Values Based | Faith Based |
| The goal is to teach character | The goal is to foster spiritual growth |
| Character/Leadership Qualities | Guidance & Direction |
| Coaches can make it mandatory | Coaches must make it optional |
| Model + inform | Model + inform + convert |
Who Can Character Coach?
A wide variety of people can serve the local sports community as a Character Coach. Regardless of your background, becoming a Character Coach can give you the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of coaches and athletes. Among those who could serve in this role are:
- Community volunteers and/or church members who desire to make an impact by serving others.
- Parents of players in youth sports (school based teams or club sports).
- Assistant Coaches of youth sports teams, school based teams, or coaches at higher levels of sport.
- Athletic trainers or other support personnel with sports teams.
- Pastors, youth pastors, elders, or other ministry professionals.
How Do I Get Started?
A willingness to impact the local sports community. FCA wants to provide teams with a well-trained, effective Character Coach through the following process:
- Completion of the on-line application process called the Ministry Leader Application.
- Initiation of a relationship with an FCA staff member or CC trainer in your area for team placement in your community. Email us!
- Communication with the FCA staff prior to the season for planning, encouragement, prayer, and resources.
- Attending a local FCA Character Coach training, if possible.
