Benny

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Benny the Jets

• St. Benedicts Rule as a guide to Athletic
  Leadership

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Introducing St. Benedict

• Italian dude who lived in 6th century - when Rome
  was burning
• Had a twin sister - St. Scholastica
• Conversion when he was a young adult - was in
  solitude - known as a holy man miracle worker
• Other monks asked him to be their leader - then
  they tried to kill him
• Established a monastery in Monte Cassino and
  wrote the Rule for Beginners to give order and
  direction to the community -gave security and
  stability
• The Rule is Christocentric
• Human frailty is acknowledged and the Rule is not
  to be taken in a legalistic manner

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What is leadership?
A process by which an individual influences
another individual or group toward a common goal.
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The Rule of St. Benedict

• The Rule can lead to team success
• Excellence (best you can be) Holiness
• True Leadership human factor is the most
  important element
• Constant Growth is the goal
• Order (discipline) with Flexibility (change)
• Moderation is the key (well-rounded)

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The Rule, Chapter 2

• Read
• Identify the different leadership principles in
  the chapter

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The Rule, Chapter 2

• Place of Christ teach according to His
  instruction
• The Leader is responsible for the flock yielding
  no profit
• Lead by example more than words, and give the
  commandments to receptive disciples with words
• Avoid all favoritism - show equal love
• Change the ranks of others as you see fit, as
  JUSTICE demands

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The Rule, Chapter 2

• Lead others according to where they are in the
  journey
• Use argument, appeal reproof 2 Tim 42
• More is expected to which more has been entrusted
• Keep the flock from dwindling, rejoice when it
  increases
• Do not show too great of concern for the
  fleeting/temporal things, rather seek first the
  kingdom of God
• No EXCUSES (lack of resources, etc.)

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Place of Christ teach according to His
instruction (Rule of St. Benedict 22)

• Know WHO you represent
• Must have humility
• Know the rank order
• Be consistent with Gospel values
• Do not deviate from the Lords instruction
• The IMPACT of a coach is Great

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The Leader is responsible for the flock yielding
no profit(Rule of St. Benedict 27)

• The Coach/leader is responsible for the players
  obedience
• Accept the blame, take the hit for the team
• There are results that matter
• Profit - the development of the individuals and
  the team
• More than winning

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Lead by example more than words(Rule of St.
Benedict 211-15)

• I preach the Gospel, and use words when
  necessary. - St. Francis of Assisi
• Give commandments to receptive disciples with
  words
• point out what is good/holy by example - to the
  stubborn and dull
• Follow what you say - in the light or dark
• Integrity matters

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Avoid all favoritism(Rule of St. Benedict
216-17, 22)

• Treat athletes and students with consistency
• Show equal love to everyone
• Child of God (do you love your own children
  equally?)
• Fairness of play time
• Teach all the proper fundamentals

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Change the ranks of others as you see fit, as
JUSTICE demands(Rule of St. Benedict 219)

• Who should play where for the betterment of the
  team (a reason for the batting order)
• Do not elevate someone just based on
  age/bloodline, etc.

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Lead others according to where they are in the
journey(Rule of St. Benedict 223-29)

• 2 Timothy 42
• Use argument with the undisciplined and
  restless
• Use Appeal (to greater virtue) with the
  obedient and docile
• Use reproof and rebuke for the negligent and
  disdainful
• cut out the sins while you can
• You must lead /interact to each according to
  where they are
• Deal with the whole person, not just the athletic
  side
• They carry their life onto the court
• A Coachs approach/conduct with a player can be
  impactful for life

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More is expected to which more has been
entrusted(Rule of St. Benedict 230, 38)

• The great responsibility of a leader
• yourself others
• In Crisis - your reactions, behaviors, decisions
  are intensified
• Choose wisely... others will follow your lead

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Keep the flock from dwindling, rejoice when it
increases(Rule of St. Benedict 232)

• Bottom line... the leader is responsible for the
  results of the team
• Growth is the goal, not perfection
• Celebrate the success - both small large
• Verbally compliment players, parents, other
  coaches
• Raise players up - doing drills correctly,
  helping another, giving extra in performance

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Do not show too great of concern for the
fleeting/temporal things, rather seek first the
kingdom of God (Rule of St. Benedict
233)

• Keep the BIG PICTURE in mind
• The development of the whole person vs.
  championships
• Are you pointing them to Christ?
• Teach the team concept and success over
  individual attention
• Reflect on your personal conduct - Am I getting
  caught up in the little things of the moment or
  guiding them toward the ultimate goal?

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No EXCUSES - do not plead lack of resources as
an excuse (Rule of St. Benedict 235-36)

• Success is not determined by the amount of
  resources you have
• Teach all to take responsibility for their
  actions
• John Woodens 2 sets of 3
• Dont whine, complain, or make excuses
• Dont lie, cheat or steal

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The Leadership Challenge

• Knowing that Leadership is a process by which you
  influence others towards a common goal
• Are you willing to do what it takes?