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