Coach as Servant Leader? John J. Sullivan ServantLeader Ministries www.servantleaderministries.org Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ________, overseers not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but lords over those eagerly; nor as being _______ entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 1 Peter 5:2,3 New Testament Leaders • Steersman (overseer) kypernesis • Steward (manager) oikonomos • Servant (deacon) diakonia (T)he role of a head coach is that of a demanding teacher. Demands must be coupled with true caring for the students. servant in helping The coach’s job is to be part _______ the player reach his goals. Dean Smith, A Coach’s Life The coaches’ most powerful tool is ____. love John Wooden love Coaching is a profession of _____. You can’t coach people unless love them. You _____ Eddie Robinson A Servant-First Leader • Recognizes & meets the needs of followers • Puts those needs above his/her own Loves those he/she leads • ______