We recently hosted a Zoominar for character coaches and sports chaplains focused on an issue that emerged on 1 July, 2021. The era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) finances in collegiate sport in the USA began. What had been "under the table" inducements to star athletes to sign with a particular university, $1,000.00 handshakes, and other ways to illegally influence a competitor's choice of school, was suddenly totally legal and legitimate. Our guests included Athletes in Action staff, Fellowship of Christian Athletes staff, Nations of Coaches staff and volunteers, as well as many others from multiple sports backgrounds. Featured were: Chauncey Franks - FCA and team chaplain for TCU Football, Tim Carter - Nations of Coaches Regional Director, and Scott Brewer - Character Coach for Baylor Men's Basketball. Our discussion focused on three primary questions : 1. What are the most common and most powerful effects of NIL on the collegiate sports world? 2. How do you...
This is a blog for my colleagues who are engaged in ministry with people of sport. In particular it is for those of us who refer to our roles as "Character Coach" or “Sports Chaplain."