Leading In Athletics DEVELOPING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW!
The mission of Cambridge Christian School Athletics is to honor God in all things and make “Every Athlete A Disciple”. Sports provide an excellent opportunity for discipleship as students learn many important life lessons on sacrifice, self-discipline, perseverance, community and leadership. We use athletics to prepare young people for life as Christian leaders who choose character before career, wisdombeyond scholarship, service before self, and strive to follow God’s will for their lives. Our coaches are committed to developing champions for Christ and are expected to: foster opportunities for intentional discipleship; build relationships; encourage good citizenship and academics; teach the team concept, coupled with strong competition; present teams prepared to play; do all these things with the primary goal of bringinghonor to the Lord. By implementingBiblical principles inour instruction and setting godly examples, our coaches will do their best for the Lord- “And whatever you do, do it heartily unto the Lord, and not to me.” (Col. 3:23). A Lancer athlete is provided with opportunities to develop skills in communication, team building and leadership. These skills enable them to function effectively as leaders, as well. Playing sports activities such as baseball, softball, football, running, basketball and soccer, help participants learn to treat other competitors with respect, identify strengths and weaknesses, develop winning strategies andmanage time effectively. Participating in sports helps people develop confidence and make quick decisions necessary to succeed in leadership roles of all types. “And whatever you do, do it heartily unto the Lord, and not to me.” (Col. 3:23). LEADERSHIP STYLES Although our Lancer coaching staff exhibit various leadership styles in front of our athletes, themost effective leaders assess situations and decide which leadership style to use. In a crisis, they typically use the autocratic leadership style. Participation on a Lancer athletic team presents many opportunities for our athletes to recognize when to behave decisively. For example, when a soccer player sees a chance to score a goal, he makes the kick. In other cases, a leader needs to consult his subordinates and gather information before deciding. Participating on a team sport often involves developing a strategy to confront the opponent and attack its weaknesses. Leaders of all types use these same strategies in other situations. TEAM BUILDING Lancer athletes are provided with many opportunities to develop team- building skills and learn howto inspire others and focus on achieving objectives. The most effective leaders establish a vision, develop strategic objectives, hire talented employees, obtain funding tooperate their business andmotivate personnel. Lancer athletes learn to use their sports experience to coordinate teambuildingwhich is important as they advance in the career of their choice. They learn how to collaborate with their teammates so that one day they can foster collaboration in theworkplace. A background that includes playing team sports prepares a person to function effectively in personal and professional situations that require coordinating other people’s actions.
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