We have included the following links and information on additional character development curriculum

 

links to Character in Athletics Organizations:

CHAMP - Character In Athletics Make It A Priority

CHamp is a local non profit focusing on training, EQUIPPING and honoring those in our community who exhibit high character in athletics.

A football journey 

this is the website of the character development CURRICULUM that we are using.

positive coaching alliance  

PCA is an organization focused on equipping coaches, ATHLETES and parents with character in athletics on a national level.

Rod Olson Coaches of Excellence

Coaches of Excellence offers comprehensive training programs for coaches and parents to ensure all young athletes have the opportunity to develop positive character through sports.

 

Some of our favorite books that exhibit & teach great character traits:

True Stories:

Unbroken: Written by Laura Hillenbrand

Fearless: Written by Eric Blehm

Boys in the Boat: Written by Daniel James Brown

Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success: Written by John Wooden & Jay McCarty

In His Grip: Written by Greg Hicks

Where Pride Still Mattered: Written by Vince Lombardi

Legend: Written by Eric Blehm

In Harms Way: Written by Doug Stanton

Lone Survivor: Written by Marcus Lutrell

Black Hawk Down: Mark Bowden

 

5 Books For Coaches to Read:

The Legacy Builder: Written by Rod Olson

The Double Goal Coach: Jim Thompson

Quiet Strength: Tony Dungy

Leading With Heart: Mike Kryzewski and Donald Phillips

Teaching Character Through Sport: Bruce Eamon Brown

 

Other Books of Interest/Mental Toughness:

Mindset, The New Pschology of Success: Carol S Dweck, PHD

The Talent Code: Daniel Coyle

Talent is Overrated: Geoff Colvin

The New Toughness Training for Sports: James E Loehr

Mind Gym, An Athletes Guide to Success: By David Mack and David Casstevens