Play Like a Champion Today provides leadership in an effort to renew the culture of youth sport. It does this by educating ethically responsible sport leaders. These coaches, parents, and athletic administrators in turn will reach millions of young people. Crafted by leaders in the fields of sports psychology, coaching education, Catholic theology, and moral development, Play Like a Champion Today is centered around the principles of justice, tolerance, respect & solidarity. The program is supported by research on character development & faith formation in sports. From its origins at the University of Notre Dame to collaboration across the country, Play Like a Champion Today is designed to bring the best athlete-centered practices to your community.
Play Like a Champion Today deals with tough sport issues by promoting:
- Building Character in Athletes & Families
- Building Teams as Moral Communities
- Champion-Centered Best Coaching Practices
- Sportsmanship
- Responsible Decision-Making
- The Spirituality of Sport
- The GROW Approach to Athlete Motivation
- Faith Formation through Sports
- Promoting a Safe Sport Environment
- Strategies for Developing Partnerships Between Coaches and Parents