Beyond the Pitch

by Michael Shamberger

Overview

Fueled by his nearly two decades as head coach for North Moore High School's boys' soccer team in Albemarle, NC, author Michael Shamberger presents soccer enthusiasts with this insightful, scripture-focused thirty-one day devotional written to encourage character and faith growth both on and off the field.Beyond the Pitch: Soccer Strategies for Winning at Life will uplift soccer participants and followers as they encounter Coach Shamberger's relatable real-life soccer experiences and sound faith-filled tutelage. His solid scripture rooted faith is an encouragement to athletes, parents, coaches, referees, and fans to keep God first, make choices as a Christian, root their identity in Christ, respect self and others, have a winning attitude in all circumstances, maintain life balance, keep priorities in order, and more.Wherever you are in faith, Beyond the Pitch: Soccer Strategies for Winning at Life is sure to inspire you to further greatness in every area of your life.Two bonus devotionals are included for soccer moms and wives of coaches written by Michael's wife, Dr. Cynthia Thrasher Shamberger.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781951492052
Publisher:	HigherLife Publishing
Publication date:	02/03/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Michael, or “Coach” as he is affectionately known, took North Moore from a brand-new soccer program to a highly competitive, top team in the area. Today he is considered a “local legend” and is known for his coaching acumen and love for his athletes. Here, he has expertly penned some of the teachable moments he discovered in soccer to inspire readers to consider best practices from a godly point of view, which is sure to encourage character growth. After each devotional, a “Thoughts to Ponder” section inspires further reflection.

Table of Contents

Foreword Benjamin Shamberger xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction xvii

Day 1 Apply Yourself 1

Day 2 Game Integrity 3

Day 3 Practice Integrity 5

Day 4 Integrity of Purpose and Motivation 7

Day 5 Attitude toward the Coach 9

Day 6 Attitude toward Teammates 11

Day 7 Attitude toward Referees 13

Day 8 Attitude toward Opposing players 15

Day 9 Respect the Opposing Coach 17

Day 10 Exhibit Hospitality When Hosting 19

Day 11 Keep Cool in Heated Moments 21

Day 12 Value Players as People First 23

Day 13 Help Players in Rough Situations 25

Day 14 Respect the Opposing Team's Property 27

Day 15 Sportsmanship 29

Day 16 Is Your Identity in Soccer or Christ? 31

Day 17 Parents: Do Not Live Your Life through Your Child 34

Day 18 Act with Godly Character 36

Day 19 Give Thanks and Show Appreciation 38

Day 20 All Players Are Essential to the Team 40

Day 21 Attitude toward Your Players 42

Day 22 Collaborate with Administration 44

Day 23 Win with Grace 46

Day 24 Lose with Grace 48

Day 25 Dealing with a Difficult Player 50

Day 26 Parents: Support Your Player's Coach 53

Day 27 Coach: Support Your Players' Parents 56

Day 28 Build Your Team's Culture 58

Day 29 Is Soccer Your God? 60

Day 30 The Balancing Act 62

Day 31 Student First, Athlete Second 64

Prayer to Become a Follower of Jesus Christ 66

Bonus Devotionals Dr. Cynthia Thrasher Shamberger

Success as a Soccer Mom 68

Win as a Soccer Wife 71