The Character Coach's Playbook is not just a book, it is a tool! With millions of athletes playing today, it is time to coach the coaches about coaching. Very few (Little League through high school) coaches have any training in the arena of character development. Every great coach from Lombardi to Bowden and Osborne to Wooden understood the importance of personal character. Steve and Huey have produced a practical guide to assist and train coaches in this most important endeavor. The playbook sets out weekly characteristics to explain and emphasize throughout their practices so that they develop the inner being, as well as the outer being. This book is meant to be a constant reminder that most athletes will not play beyond Little League. Instead of focusing all coaching efforts on the short-lived life of playing, learn to coach for a quality of life. Every coach has a unique opportunity to influence their players. Remember coach "they will always remember coach."

The Character Coach's Playbook is not just a book, it is a tool! With millions of athletes playing today, it is time to coach the coaches about coaching. Very few (Little League through high school)coaches have any training in the arena of character development. Every great coach from Lombardi to Bowden and Osborne to Wooden understood the importance of personal character. Steve and Huey have produced a practical guide to assist and train coaches in this most important endeavor. The playbook sets out weekly characteristics to explain and emphasize throughout their practices so that they develop the inner being, as well as the outer being. This book is meant to be a constant reminder that most athletes will not play beyond Little League. Instead of focusing all coaching efforts on the short-lived life of playing, learn to coach for a quality of life. Every coach has a unique opportunity to influence their players. Remember coach "they will always remember coach."

Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden and Jay Carty know that when it comes down to it, success is an equal opportunity player. Anyone can create it in his or her career, family and beyond. Based on John Wooden's own method to victory, Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success reveals that success is built block by block, where each block is a crucial principle contributing to life-long achievement in every area of life. Each of these 32 daily readings takes an in-depth look at a single block of the pyramid. When these blocks are combined they form the structure of the pyramid of success. Discover the building blocks and key values, from confidence to faith, that brought Coach to the pinnacle of success as a leader, a teacher and a follower of God.

For nearly 20 years, John Wooden ran scores of summer youth basketball camps, imparting wisdom and teaching skills to thousands of boys and girls between the ages of eight and fifteen. Most would not grow up to play professional or even college ball, but all of them found their lives changed by their interaction with the greatest coach who ever lived. In those camps, Coach Wooden also impacted hundreds of camp counselors and assistant coaches. This one-of-a-kind book shares their inspiring stories, highlighting six fundamental lessons from Coach Wooden for a life of success and unforgettable impact on others.

Coaching is all about relationships, with the people they lead, fellow coaches, family and with God. The Heart of a Coach Playbook helps strengthen a coach’s personal relationship with Christ while modeling biblical integrity to the players on their team and the people in their lives. This collection of 31 devotional readings, written by current and former coaches, uses realistic coaching situations and scripture references to encourage and equip coaches on the issues they face in their daily lives including character, faithfulness, persistence and commitment. Readers will be introduced to the FCA devotional method, “PRESS,” designed with athletes in mind: Pray, Read, Examine, Summarize and Share.

Ten Principles of a Character Coach provides clear experienced-based advice on how to be a character coach. Within Ten Principles of a Character Coach, Coach Gary Waters defines a character coach as someone who lives a life with integrity, honesty and moral values. He speaks specifically on how the sport of basketball has been riddled with scandals in recent years on the high school and college levels; and how the governing authorities are committed to repairing the reputation of college basketball. Ten Principles of a Character Coach addresses many of the issues that young men and women are experiencing in the athletic arena today. Coach Waters believes character and values need to be a high priority in those individuals tasked with guiding young people, as well as themselves. Furthermore, Coach Waters is convinced that following the principles within Ten Principles of a Character Coach will benefit anyone in developing their character.

“Coach’s Playbook” is an accumulation of 35 years of coaching experience. In addition, it contains chapters on philosophy, teamwork, motivation, overcoming adversity, advice, faith and more. Coach Larkin also chronicles the time spent at three high schools where he was the head football coach, along with the ups and downs that come with high school sports. Starting with a modest upbringing in a small town in Michigan, to a Hall of Fame career, it will give you insight to leadership strategies developed through years of experience. It’s the true story of a man who loved football, family, the players he coached and the satisfaction of preparing those young men for the real world through the sport of football. This is an excellent playbook for coaching and for life.

This book is about raising kids with character. Character builds leadership. That's the bigger win. In his own unique way, Coach Roz shares 22 Practical Quotes which he uses to teach today's youth what it means to be a person of character. Coach Roz tells how his Playmakers program offers a clear base of support for parents who have the difficult task of raising their kids alone. Included are tips about: -The importance of praise and affirmation -What real character looks like Rules and expectations -Priorities -Being accountable Laced with humor, and undergirded by his passion for helping lost kids, every page is a gem that is bound to touch the reader's heart.

The Christian Athlete Playbook equips the athlete for success in position and kingdom purpose by: - Providing 20 Proven Life Lessons, meditation scriptures, "transparent" personal testimony and prayer confessions that will result in spiritual transformation and maturity. - Utilizing Application Drills to assist the athlete with becoming a "doer" and not just a hearer of the Word of God. - Equipping the athlete with Scouting Reports, Offensive and Defensive Strategies on how to defeat the opponent. "Whether you are a Christian athlete or an athlete in general, time is a valuable commodity. As athletes, we often find time for everything and everyone, but little time for God. This Playbook is not a substitute for the Word of God or Book of Life (Bible), but it is a valuable tool to help you stay close to the Word and assist in your study of the Word. It covers all the strategic blows the enemy uses against us as Christians, young and old." Taj McWilliams-Franklin Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player "A must read for all, but especially the Christian athlete. Norma's testimonies and experiences as a professional athlete were God given to produce this work and bless the body of Christ. It is a Playbook designed to help you win at the most important game - life." Elder Gerald Johnson Detroit World Outreach Redford, Michigan Norma Jeans Evans, aka Norma "Mean Jean" Knight on the basketball court, is a three-time Hall of Famer, NCAA (National Collegiate Athlete Association) Women's Basketball's Finest, former Coach and WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Detroit Shock Chaplain to name a few. Norma is most proud that she is an Ambassador, chosen by God to coach and equip the body of Jesus Christ.