Prestonwood Sports Organization

2014 Football Coach’s Manual

Caring Coaches

Focus on the Children

Life Values and Sport

Skills Emphasized

Competition with Excellence

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better,

promising benefits in this life and in the life to come."

1 Timothy 4:8

Dear Coach,

We’re very excited about the upcoming 2014 PSO Football season. I want to thank each of you for being willing to take the time out

of your busy lives to help mentor and coach these young athletes.

As many of you can attest, the impact of a coach on a young athlete can be for a lifetime. If you have been involved in PSO athletics

long, you know that in addition to teaching the great sport of football, we also want to teach about our faith in Jesus Christ. We desire

for the boys in our football league to learn issues of integrity and character, so we have developed “value lessons” to lead the boys into

authentic Christian manhood. These lessons are what separates PSO Sports from other leagues. We value these lessons to the up most.

These lessons are for all… parent, player, and coach. They are to enhance and build upon our life lessons as we grow in our walk with

Christ. As the PSO sports director, I would like to remind you that you have a great opportunity to teach and impact these young boys

through these value lessons and, more importantly, through your actions. These boys will follow your instructions, but when they see

you living out the lessons you are teaching, it will have a much greater impact. Please, make the value lessons as important a teaching

as how to block and tackle.

With this being my first year leading our PSO League, getting to this point of the year could not have come without the help over the

last 3- 4 months from our past director, Josh Steckel… to Josh Steckel, thank you! Our PSO Sports League started with the vision of

founder Pastor Joe Perry. He had a vision and created a team of directors (which JS continued), a group of dedicated men that has

made PSO their own personal Ministry…pouring back into our coaches, players parents. Men that will direct and be a sounding board

for your teams division. Men like Scott Hill, Dave Nabasny, Chris Peasner, Kai Axford, Eric Guillot, Terrance Hamilton, William

Compton and others. These men are here to pray for you and your families. They are there to listen and implement ideas you may feel

will enhance our league. PSO also employs top level and talented officials. Officials that spend their Friday nights calling supreme

Texas HS football games…At PSO we get it. Our staff values our opportunity to reach and share the gospel through sports to as many

people as possible.

Thank you for your commitment to making this the best PSO football season yet, and to helping these boys to become men.

In His service through sports,

Dan Webb Director of Football

Table of Contents

1. ABOUT PRESTONWOOD & PSO

Prestonwood Mission Statement PSO Mission Statement and Purpose

PSO Football Mission Statement and Core Values

2. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Theology of Competition

Define the Victory – Gospel (Weeks 1-3)

Value Lessons (Define the Victory)

3. COACH’S EXPECTATIONS / INFORMATION

Coach’s Code of Ethics

Parent Expectations

FAQ

Line-Up Card

Practice Outline

PSO Field Map

Key Dates

4. PSO FOOTBALL RULES

2014 PSO Football Rules

5. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Concussion Policy

Heat Policy

Pop Warner Practice Policy

1. ABOUT PRESTONWOOD & PSO

Prestonwood Mission Statement

PSO Mission Statement and Purpose

PSO Football Mission Statement and Core Values

Prestonwood & PSO

Our Mission

Our mission at Prestonwood Baptist Church is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ as Lord to as many

people as possible and to develop them in Christian living using the most effective means to impact the world,

making a positive difference in this generation.

Prestonwood Sports Outreach Ministry

The mission of the Sports Outreach Ministry is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ to as many people as

possible, using the vehicle of sports and fitness in order to reach out to those around us with the message of

salvation in Jesus Christ.

The following purposes provide the basis for our sports ministry:

Spiritual: We believe that Jesus Christ, God's only Son, came to earth to pay our sin debt by dying on the cross

so that we could have eternal life (heaven). Our sports programs are designed to share our faith in Christ.

Emotional/Physical: We want to provide a positive, fun learning environment that will be a positive physical

and emotional experience for children. This positive experience will cause them to want to continue to be

involved in this and other team sports.

Intellectual: We want children to be given a great opportunity to learn the skills necessary to be successful in a

given sport

Social: We want children to experience the beneficial aspects of competing with others, and grow in their

understanding of teamwork.

PSO Football Mission Statement and Values

Mission:

To use football as a vehicle to introduce players, coaches, parents and all whom they influence to Jesus Christ,

and to develop godly character in them, so that they will be a positive influence in their community.

Values:

1) Fairness:

“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as

these.” (Mark 10:14b)

We believe every child should have the opportunity to play football, on a level playing field. We define this as an

environment free from parents and coaches yelling discouraging words at them or belittling them in any way. This also

means that they should be free from coaches, players and administrators who have an agenda to promote one child or

team over others.

2) Integrity / Character:

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”

(Proverbs 11:3)

We believe that parents, coaches and administrators set the example their children will follow. Therefore, we hold that

parents, coaches and administrators will do nothing to dishonor themselves, their families or PSO. They should honor

their witness for Jesus Christ wherever they go and live to glorify Him.

3) Competition:

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way

as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do so to get

a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run

like a man running aimlessly, I do not fight like a man beating the air. No I beat my body and make

it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” (1

Corinthians 9:24-27)

We believe in competition, and in playing as hard as you can from “hut to whistle”. Players are encouraged to play hard

and clean. Parents and coaches are to use words of encouragement at all times. We believe in playing to win, but not at

the cost of our integrity or the expense of the nature of the league.

2. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Theology of Competition

Define the Victory – Gospel (Weeks 1-3)

Value Lessons (Define the Victory)

PSO Theology of Competition

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain

it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an

imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air.

But I discipline my body and keep it

under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.”

- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (ESV)

PSO’s theology of competition is taken from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. The common view of competition is

two athletes or teams opposing one another and trying to beat the other into submission. In the minds of many

this is “victory”. However, the picture of competition in the Bible is two runners running next to each other and

as one runner speeds up so does the other runner.

In this illustration the runners spur each other on to greater and greater success. This is the exact picture

we have in mind as we are running our leagues and sports. In order for us to accomplish this purpose we must

first understand that there is a prize out there. However, the prize is much bigger than wins and losses on the

playing field but rather eternal life that is promised through a relationship with Jesus Christ. This is why we take

every opportunity to share the gospel with our players, parents and coaches.

Notice how Paul talks about athletes exercising self-control (v.25) and running the race with purpose;

disciplining his body (v.26). The picture for us is that each, player, coach, parent and administrator would be

spurring each other on in godliness and holiness by teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness

(2 Tim 3:16-17). Because as we grow in holiness and godliness we bring more glory to God and our lives

become an aroma of life to those who do not believe.

The mission of PSO is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ to as many people as possible, using

the vehicle of sports and fitness in order to reach out to those around us with the message of salvation in Jesus

Christ and developing godly character in them. PSO wants great competition with great class and a Christ-like

attitude. We do not fear competition. We, in fact, view competition as a great motivator to challenge and spur

one another on just as runners in a race.

Practically this looks like a league with the best players, coaches and administrators playing sports to the

best of their abilities. We want PSO to be the most competitive league in the metroplex. But that ultimately

those experiences are not remembered or talked about in terms of wins and losses but rather in how people met

Jesus and how lives were changed and God was glorified. We compete against one another on the field and we

come together both on and off the field to spur one another on and in the process God gets more glory.

Table of Contents

DEFINE THE VICTORY What is truly important in Life?

Before Kick-Off Camp Week Recap

1. Gospel - Priorities 8/3 - 8/8 8/9

2. Gospel - Relationship 8/10 - 8/15 8/16

3. Gospel - Response 8/17 - 8/21 8/23

After Kick-Off Camp

4. Intro of Value Lessons 8/24 - 8/29 8/30

5. Winning 8/31 - 9/5 9/6

6. Losing 9/7 - 9/12 9/13

7. Motivation / Heart 9/14 - 9/19 9/20

8. School & Work 9/21 - 9/26 9/27

9. Money 9/28 - 10/3 10/4

10. Relationships – Teammates 10/5 - 10/10 10/11

11. Relationships – Parents / Coaches 10/12 - 10/17 10/18

12. Gospel Presentation – Coach Led 10/19 - 10/24 10/25

Week 1

DEFINE THE VICTORY Gospel: Priorities

Definition: Our priorities should be God first, others second and we should be third

Where we fail:

As human beings it is easy for us to love ourselves. In fact many of us are the center of our own universe and

we think everything in life should revolve around us and what we want.

Verses:

Matthew 22:37-39, “And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all

your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall

love your neighbor as yourself.”

The Lesson:

What do you love? This age old question seems like an easy question to answer. We often respond with answers

such as family, or friends, or even God. We may even say we love our dog or a favorite sport. However, if we

were to truly examine our hearts or look at our everyday lives we would find that we truly love ourselves. This

is because it is easy to love yourself and think about yourself. It is also why Jesus says in Matthew 22:39 that

we should “love our neighbors as ourselves.” We understand how to love ourselves and how to look after our

own best interest and the Bible tells us that we should love others as we love ourselves. In other words we

should look to the needs of others and take care of their needs before our own. However, it is not enough for us

to just love others as ourselves. Verse 37 states that our first and greatest commandment is, “To love the Lord

our God with all our heart, soul mind and spirit.”

Our number one priority is to Love God with all of our being. We should desire to love God above all

else including our families, friends and sports. Out of our love for God comes our love for others and in fact we

cannot say we love God without loving others or loving our neighbor as ourselves.

There is a problem with our ability to love God and love others and that problem is that our sin nature.

Sin, not living up to God’s holy standards, has separated us from God and it affects our ability to love others

completely.

How to Improve:

We cannot love what we do not know. So we must prioritize our relationship with God and spend time getting

to know about him and what his will is for our lives. We do this by regularly reading our Bibles because God

has revealed himself to us through his word and through his son Jesus. We also must prioritize going to church

to worship and fellowship with other believers and out of the church we are able to love and serve others. We

go on mission trips and serve our neighbors and classmates to show them God’s love.

Week 2

DEFINE THE VICTORY Gospel: Relationship

Definition: We were created to love God and worship him our number one priority should be to love God and love others.

Where we fail:

We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. Our sin separates us from God and fractures our ability to

completely love others.

Verses:

Genesis 1:26-27, “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have

dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth

and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of

God he created him; male and female he created them.

Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”

Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”

The Lesson:

Last week we discussed how our top priorities were to love God and love others. We were created by God to

worship and obey him and live in relationship with him forever. However, in Genesis 3 Adam and Eve sinned

against God and were separated from relationship with him. This sin has affected every aspect of our lives ever

since and has kept us from being able to worship God and live in community with him.

Before we continue, we must understand that sin is anything that does not bring glory to God. Examples

of sin can include lying, or cheating. Other examples of sin include disobeying our parents or teachers. Our sin

nature is what has caused us to try and secure our own victory and right standing with God and to want to be the

center of our own story. However, the Bible states, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”

(Romans 3:23) and that, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus

our Lord” (Romans 6:23)

Our sin nature affects every part of our lives including our ability to love God and love others.

How to Improve:

Confess our sins and put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ.

(We will talk more about this next week)

Week 3

DEFINE THE VICTORY Gospel: Response

Definition:

We can have true victory in life because Jesus is our victory

Where we fail:

We think we are victors in our own life story. Therefore we work and play all to gain fame and accolades and a

sense of accomplishment. In trying to do all and be all we are willing to forsake everything and everyone that

matters.

Verses: John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I

have overcome the world.”

Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of

works, so that no one may boast.”

Romans 10:9-10, 13, “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from

the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved… For

“everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

The Lesson:

This year our value lessons theme is “Defining the Victory.” We are focusing on what true “victory” is in life.

And before we understand what victory looks like in other areas of our life we must understand what the

ultimate victory is in life and that is the ability to love God and love others as we discussed in the first week.

Last week we discussed how our sin separated us from God and kept us from truly loving God and

loving others. In fact, our chief sin is trying to be our own god. We want to be the king our own world and we

do not want anyone to tell us what to do. In fact for many of us we believe that we can work hard and be good

and we will get into heaven. However, the Bible tells us that we are sinners and that we have fallen short of

God’s glory.

The good news is that we do not have to be our own victory, our own savior. In fact we cannot. But God

sent his Son, Jesus, to die on a cross in our place for the forgiveness of our sins and that Jesus rose three days

later giving us victory over sin and death. The Bible says in Romans 10:9, “because, if you confess with your

mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

How to Improve:

By confessing our sins and asking Jesus to be Lord and Savior. If anyone would like to ask Jesus to forgive their

sins and be their Lord and Savior repeat after me:

“Heavenly father, I have sinned against you. I want forgiveness for all my sins. I believe that Jesus died

on the cross for me and rose again. Father, I give you my life to do with as you

wish. I want Jesus Christ to come into my life and into my heart. This I ask in Jesus’s name. Amen.” ** Coach please record all names of children who prayed to receive Christ for the first time and turn them in to your division

director. **

Week 4

DEFINE THE VICTORY Intro of Theme

Definition: Victory in life is a life honoring to God.

Where we fail:

We live life to honor ourselves and make ourselves happy

Verses:

2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there

is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day,

and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Matthew 25:21, “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a

little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

The Lesson:

The theme of our value lessons for 2013 is “Defining the Victory.” This year the value lessons will look at

aspects of our lives from motivation, to money and relationships and show how the gospel applies to those areas

of our lives and we will seek to define “victory” according to Biblical standards in each of the topics we cover

this year.

Our hope as a ministry is that we will have a generation of administrators, coaches, players and parents

who will get to the end of their lives and be able to state just as the apostle Paul did in 2 Timothy 4:7-8, “I have

fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the

crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me

but also to all who have loved his appearing” and that we will hear once we get to heaven, “Well done, good

and faithful servant.” (Matthew 25:21)

How to Improve:

We improve by submitting all of our lives under the authority of God’s Word and the restraint of the Holy

Spirit. As we give more and more control of our lives to God our heart, mind, soul and spirit is transformed and

thus our thoughts and behaviors are transformed so that we look more like Jesus.

The second way we improve is by understanding the end goal. The end goal is not to win in the moment

but to receive the crown of righteousness that will be awarded to us.

Week 5

DEFINE THE VICTORY Winning

Definition: Winning isn’t everything, but winning does provide a unique opportunity to bring glory to God

Where we Fail:

Culture often defines success in terms of winning and losing. However, winning often leads to a false sense of

security and identity in ourselves that pushes us away from God.

Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may

obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do

not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others

I myself should be disqualified.

1 Corinthians 9:19-22, “For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. To the

Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under

the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of

God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have

become all things to all people that by all means I might save some.

The Lesson:

Sitting down to think about how winning affects our spiritual walk with Christ wound up being a troubling and

frustrating experience. See, I like to win… Most people like to win. As I talked to friends and others about the

relationship between winning and our walk with Christ the overwhelming result was that nothing good comes

from winning. Winning tends to draw us away from God to focusing on ourselves. It also tends to give us a

false sense of identity and security in ourselves and our abilities instead of from God.

However, there is a silver lining. Winning is not everything but winning is not inherently bad. In fact, as

I look at my own life I can honestly say that I hate to lose more than I love to win. Part of our problem is that

we have misunderstood the biblical definition of the competition and winning. The picture of competition in the

Bible is two runners in a race. When one runner speeds up so does the other. When we compete we spur one

another on to do our best on every play.

Additionally, our will to win and the desire to compete were given to us by God along with our talents

and abilities. However, they have been corrupted by our sin nature and have caused us to lose focus of the will

to win. Biblically, the will to win is actually the will to prepare to win. It refers specifically to our willingness to

put the time and work at practice or at school doing the little things in order to be successful.

The real issue is not whether we win or lose but our hearts in the matter because, in our culture winning

gives us a unique platform to bring glory to God. In 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 Paul uses the word win five times.

The Greek word he uses literally means to win over or to win favor. He concludes verse 22 with the words,

“…that I might win some.” Because of our culture’s obsession with winning we have a unique opportunity to

use that platform to win some. I also wonder how often we miss opportunities to win others to Christ through

sports because of our win at all costs mentality.

How to Improve: There are a few things we can do in order to redeem winning and bring God glory. First, we

bring God glory as we use the talents, abilities and competitive spirit that he gave us to our best abilities.

Second, we must also check our own heart and motives in winning to make sure that we compete according to

the rules and that we practice good sportsmanship to our teammates and opponents. Third, we must understand

that in a culture that values winning we have a unique platform to talk about God and his son Jesus.

Week 6

DEFINE THE VICTORY Losing

Definition: Defeat or adversity can be a great catalyst for godly character development

Where we Fail:

We often define ourselves by our losses or failures in life

Verses: James 1: 2-4, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your

faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in

nothing.

The Lesson:

Diamonds are some of the most beautiful and sought after jewels on earth. However, before they can become

diamonds the carbon atoms used in diamond formation come under intense heat and pressure that results in the

beautiful jewel found in many pieces of fine jewelry.

In many ways, the formation of the diamond provides a great picture for our lives as Christians. Before

we can become the finished product God desires us to be we must first experience the heat and pressure of

various trials.

Losses and adversity in sports have the same effect. In our losses we can learn from our mistakes and

know that when we face adversity it is an opportunity for growth.

How to Improve:

James 1:2-4 provides us great insight into trials. Trials do not define us and who we are. Our value and worth is

given to us and defined by God. However, trials are used to mold and shape us into the person God has called us

to be. In order for us to grow through trials we should find joy in our trials because they are a sign of God’s

presence in our lives. Also, we understand that the testing of our faith develops steadfastness (perseverance) and

that then end result of a trial is conformity to Jesus.

Week 7

DEFINE THE VICTORY Motivation / Heart

Definition:

Our motivation and purpose in everything we do should be to bring God glory.

Where we fail:

In most instances our motivation and purpose is to bring glory to ourselves or to fill a deep longing and desire

for achievement or acceptance.

Verses:

1 Corinthians 10:31, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

Colossians 3:12-17, “Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness,

humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another,

forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love,

which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which

indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and

admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in

your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving

thanks to God the Father through him.

The Lesson:

Former New York Jets Head Coach Herman Edwards once famously said during a press conference as his team

was struggling to a sub -.500 record, “…You play to win the game.” Most if not all of us would agree with this

statement, and we should play to win, however as a Christian there should be a higher purpose in everything we

do in life. The apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 10:31 states, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do

all to the glory of God”, and in Colossians 3:17, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the

name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

Our purpose as Christians is to show off or reflect God’s glory which is the honor or praise God

deserves because of who he is. We should seek to reflect his power, mercy, riches, love, grace, wisdom and

might (amongst other attributes) to those around us. Most importantly, we are to honor God, give him the praise

and recognition he deserves through our thoughts and actions both on and off the field.

How to Improve:

Colossians 3:12-16 says we glorify God by:

1) Putting on his attributes of holiness, compassion, kindness, meekness, and patience (3:12)

2) By bearing with (sharing others burdens) each other and forgiving each other (3:13)

3) Understanding we are forgiven in Christ and beloved in Christ (3:12-13)

4) By letting the peace of Christ dwell in our hearts (3:15)

5) By studying and obeying God’s Word (3:16)

Week 8

DEFINE THE VICTORY School / Work

Definition: We should strive to do our best in everything regardless of the circumstances

Where we Fail:

Many people today are willing to do enough work whether it be at school or in their work

Verses:

Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men”

Ephesians 6:6-8 “Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you

would Christ, not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of

God from the heart, rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, knowing that whatever

good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a bondservant or is free.

The Lesson:

How many of you would rather watch TV than do homework? How many of you would rather play video

games than go to football practice? If they are honest, most people today would rather play games or watch TV

than work, whether that is school work, or doing their job, or even practicing their sport.

Play time is good. We all need the opportunity to let our hair down and take a break and just have fun.

However, we must understand that there is a time for play and a time for work. Instead we want to play and then

not try hard at the things we must work at. But Colossians 3:23 states, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for

the Lord and not for men.” As young men our “work” is primarily shown in our school work and other activities

such as sports or music. Regardless of what we do we should work at them with all of our heart as if we are

working for God and not men.

How to Improve:

We must remember that in whatever we do whether it is homework or practicing a sport or music we are to

work or practice like we are working for God and not for our own gain. A few questions we can ask ourselves

to determine who we are working for are:

1) Am I giving my best effort?

2) Do I have a good attitude?

3) Am I treating my teammates and coaches or co-workers with honor and respect?

4) Am I helping my teammates or co-workers get better at what they are doing?

Week 9

DEFINE THE VICTORY Money

Definition: Money is a great resource and a terrible god.

Where we Fail:

We often think we need just a little bit more money to be happy and satisfied in life. In fact, for many of us

money is our god.

Verses:

Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be

devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money”

1 Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have

wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.”

The Lesson:

Money, the driving force behind most of the world today. It controls our economy and ability to create jobs.

Money helps determine how we act and interact with others, where we go and even how we get there. Money

can even control or influence the way we view ourselves and the way we are viewed by others. It can even

affect our happiness and the way we enjoy life.

The truth of the matter is that money is often our god. It controls us, it determines our mood, and we

think if we can just get a little bit more then we will be happy. People have killed and fought wars over it.

People have stolen for money and cheated friends for money. The Bible tells us in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the

love of money is a root of all kinds of evils…” the love of money prompts greed and envy and many other

things. 1 Timothy 6:10 continues, “It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and

pierced themselves with many pangs.” Money is a great resource and a terrible god. Jesus states in Matthew

6:24, “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to

the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

How to Improve:

We must remember ALL money is God’s money and we are to be stewards of what God has given us. We can

steward and use the money God gives us in several ways. We can save it to use it for something else at a later

date, we can invest it so that we multiply our money and can use that much more of it, and lastly we use our

money to bless others, especially those in need.

Week 10

DEFINE THE VICTORY Relationships - Teammates

Definition: Friendship is a commitment between brothers to stick by each other through the good times and

bad.

Where we fail:

We live in a culture that does not value commitment. Many men do not have close friendships. Instead of

valuing friendship keep relationships as long as they are useful to us and we leave once someone is in a tough

situation. In addition, we fail to recognize the value of friendships and we fail to make wise choices about the

friends we choose. Though we should be accepting of everyone we should be wise and choose only the best of

friends, friends who do the right thing and make wise choices.

Verses:

Proverbs 18:24

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

John 15:13

Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.

The Lesson:

Proverbs 18:24 states, “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer

than a brother.” A brother is family. Because of the family ties there is a commitment to each other that

surpasses circumstances and tough situations. The Hebrew word for friend and brother as used in Proverbs

18:24 both speak to a covenantal (blood) relationship. The idea behind these words is that as tough

situations pop up the relationship grows closer and the bonds stronger.

A perfect example of a friend sticking closer than a brother is Jesus’ relationship with Peter. Towards the end of

John’s Gospel, Peter, while Jesus is being beaten and abused, is either pointed out as a friend of Jesus or asked

if he knows him. Each time Peter responds by telling everyone that he does not know Jesus. In John 21

Jesus and Peter are talking after the resurrection. Three times Jesus asks Peter if he loves him and three times

Peter responds by saying yes. In this situation Jesus is showing Peter forgiveness and calling Peter to lead his

sheep.

How to Improve:

1). Learn to care about and appreciate friends. Exercise discipline in not “running with the crowd” but choosing

friends wisely.

2). Commit to being the type of friend, who sticks by others during tough times.

3). Remember, in Christ we have the ultimate friend who will never leave us or forsake us. As men we should

encourage our friends when times are tough and challenge them to live lives that honor Jesus. As we show

loyalty to our friends watch as they respond with loyalty and gratitude.

Week 11

DEFINE THE VICTORY Relationships – Parents & Coaches

Definition:

God has called men to lead their families and to be an example of Christ to their families.

Where we fail:

Many men are often absent from their homes. This is either by walking out and abandoning their family or by

working late hours and not spending time at home or even by being absent while in their home by watching TV

or reading and not interacting with their wife and children.

Verses:

Joshua 24:15; And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether

the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you

dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

The Lesson:

In Joshua 24:15, Joshua has finished leading Israel into the Promised Land and establishing Israel as a Nation.

However, the problems Israel has faced since they left Egypt, sin and idolatry, are still rampant. Time after time

the men of Israel have led their families astray by worshiping false gods and idols.

In Joshua 24:15, Joshua is over 100 years old and about to die. He challenges the men to lead their

families by forsaking false idols and committing to serve the Lord. Many of the issues in society arise because

men don’t lead their families and set an example for their children

How to Improve:

As young boys there are several things you can do to lead your family. One of the main ways we can lead our

families is by obeying and honoring our parents (Exodus 20:12). Another way is to listen to our parents

instructions (Proverbs 1:8, 6:20). The decisions we make as young boys to honor God and our parents will

influence the way we think and act as we continue to grow and mature.

Week 12

DEFINE THE VICTORY Coach Led Gospel Presentation

Definition: Over the past eight weeks we have been defining victory according to biblical principles in seven different areas

of life. However, we cannot expect to have victory in life outside of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Where we fail:

We don’t recognize that our sin separates us from God and that we need forgiveness of our sins.

Verses:

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God

Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 5:8 But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

The Lesson:

** Coach this would be a great opportunity for you to share your testimony about your salvation experience**

We have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. Because of our sin we deserve death. However, God sent his

Son Jesus to live a perfect life and die in our place for the forgiveness of our sins.

How to Improve:

We are saved when we confess our sins and ask Jesus Christ to be Lord and savior of our life.

Romans 10:9-10 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised

him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one

confesses and is saved.

Romans 10:13 says, for “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

3. COACH’S EXPECTATIONS / INFORMATION

Coach’s Code of Ethics

Parent Expectations

FAQ

Line-Up Card

Practice Outline

PSO Field Map

Key Dates

Circle of Criticism and Circle of Affirmation

Coaches and referees make the difference in the PSO leagues. No

one can affect the children in our ministry like these individuals.

To coach or referee effectively, everyone must first have

an understanding of why our league exists and must

act accordingly.

Actions and reactions will have a lasting effect

that either opens or closes the door to ministry

The Circle of Criticism and the Circle of

Affirmation are simple concepts that

illustrate the results of a coach giving

a referee either negative or positive

feedback. (This extends into every aspect of coaching)

Circle of Criticism

The Circle of Criticism begins when the

coach gives a negative response to a right or

wrong call made by the referee.

The coach’s example gives the parent the implied

permission to react negatively towards the referee.

The parent’s example causes the child to assume that it is

acceptable to react in the same way. The result can be a

negative attitude towards authority.

In PSO, coaches and referees work together as a unified team.

Coaches have the opportunity and the responsibility to stop the

Circle of Criticism by starting the Circle of Affirmation instead.

Circle of Affirmation

The Circle of Affirmation begins when

the coach gives a positive response

to a right or wrong call made by

the referee.

The coach’s example influences

the parent to react positively

towards the referee.

The parent’s example encourages the

child to give a positive response. The

result is a positive attitude towards authority.

A referee who is encouraged through this concept

is more confident in making the call. The Circle of

Affirmation also goes beyond the referee. A coach’s

affirmation of players inspires encouragement and positive

comments from parents, family members, and other players. Practicing the Circle of Affirmation makes the game a better

experience for everyone involved.

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PSO Coach’s Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a PSO Coach by following the PSO coach’s Code of Ethics

1) I will support PSO efforts to advance faith through prayer and value lessons. I commit to have all my

players at the PSO Kick-off camp and I will be responsible for making sure the value lessons are taught

on a weekly basis during practice. In addition, when we are the home team, I will lead the closing prayer

and value lesson recap at the completion of the game.

2) I will treat each player as an individual and with respect, remembering the large range of emotional and

physical development of children.

3) I will advance the efforts of PSO in helping boys understand what it means to grow into a godly man

and respect authority by ensuring that the value lessons are taught on a weekly basis and using mistakes

as teaching moments for my players.

4) I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.

5) I will do my best to provide a safe playing environment for my players.

6) I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drug, tobacco, alcohol usage. I will refrain

from using abusive, derogatory or vulgar language and will refrain from their use at all PSO sporting

events (Practices or Games.)

7) I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship.

8) I will understand that children make physical mistakes and will use them as positive teaching

opportunities.

9) I will review and practice basic first-aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.

10) I will teach my players how to win and lose with class like a champion.

11) I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and I will teach these rules to my players.

12) I will organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

13) I agree to have a team meeting with parents prior to the season to explain my expectations, coaching

philosophy, etc. I recognize that more than one parent meeting may be necessary.

14) I will be courteous to all league officials, opposing coaches, fans and parents at all times. This means I

will abstain from all displays of anger and disagreement with officials, opposing coaches, fans and

parents. I understand this behavior is unacceptable and may result in my removal as a coach.

____________________ _______________________ ________________

Print Name Signature Date

PSO Code of Support for the Parents and Children

in Sports

1. I can expect that my child’s coach will be adequately trained to advance my child’s skills in football.

2. I can expect that my child will receive emotional support while participating in PSO.

3. I can expect hat my child will start and play on either offense or defense through the first three quarters of the game.

4. I can expect that games will end in prayer

PSO Parents Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child while they are participating in PSO by following

these ethics.

1. I commit to having my child at the PSO End of Season Celebration

2. I will encourage and practice good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at

every game, practice or PSO event.

3. I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win.

4. I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

5. I expect a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and vulgar or abusive language, and will

refrain from their use at all PSO sports events.

6. I will remember that the game is for the children’s fun and enjoyment.

7. I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect.

8. I will help my child enjoy their PSO experience by doing whatever I can.

9. I will support my child’s coach. If I have a concern or question that involves a coach, I will approach the coach directly and

not discuss the matter with other parents or players.

10. I recognize that football is a competitive sport and that this may be one of the first times that my child faces a defeat or failure

publicly and I will be supportive win or lose.

11. I recognize that PSO coaches teach value lessons and that games end in prayer and will respect the rights of everyone to

choose participation in these practices.

Signature Date

Signature Date

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Division Breakdown

PSO divisions are based on the grade the player is in as of September 1, of the current calendar

year. The player may not turn the next age on or before September 1 to be eligible to play PSO

Football.

*Please See attached document*

2. Ball Size:

Flag- D-4: K-2

D-5 & D-6: TDJ

3. Equipment:

PSO Does not provide any equipment. We have a partnership with NJS to provide equipment to

PSO football players at a cost below MSRP.

4. Uniforms:

For uniform questions contact Darren Hayes at darren@njssports.com

Or at 214-356-6633

5. Rules:

The rules are in your coaches notebook and available online at www.psosports.com

6. Schedule:

The schedule will be available no sooner than August 28th

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7. Key Dates:

See Attached

8. Player Certification:

Players must submit a copy of their final report card from last year as well as a copy of their

birth certificate and be weighed by August 25th

9. Draft

Due to the low number of extra players and the need to fill roster spots we have drafted for you

and placed players on teams by zip code/ school attendance.

10. Practice

Fields are available on a first come first serve basis. Softball Fields are not available for practice

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2014 Football Season Key Dates

TBD, Early February Spring Coaches Rules Meeting

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

May 15- July 10 Early Bird Registration (Discounted Price)

July 11 – July 25 Registration (Regular Fee)**

Friday, July 25 Registration Deadline

Thursday, July 24 Player Weigh-in and Equipment Fitting (6:00 - 8:30 PM)

Saturday, August 2 Player Weigh-in and Equipment Fitting (9:00 - 11:00 AM)

Saturday, August 2 1st Day of Practice (After 12:00 PM)

Sunday, August 3 Mandatory Coaches Meeting (2:30 – 6:30 PM)

Tuesday, August 5 Uniform Order Deadline

Wednesday, August 20 Player Certification and Player Weight Deadline (to coaches)

Saturday, August 23*** PSO Football Jamboree and FCA Kickoff Camp

Saturday, August 30 Labor Day Pre-Season 7 on 7 Games

Saturday, Sept. 6 1st Game of Season

TBA Picture Day (Click HERE for order form)

Saturday, October 25 Last Day of Regular Season

Saturday, November 1 1st Round of Playoffs

Saturday, November 8 PSO Championship Games

**Players who wish to register after Late Registration Deadline MUST call the PSO Front Desk at 972-820-

5227 to be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list does not guarantee you a spot, but we will add players as

space is available with coach’s approval.

*** Teams are required to attend the kick-off camp, as stated in the coach's handbook, in order to be eligible for

Post-Season Play.