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One of the biggest hindrances to an athlete's performance is doubt. Wondering whether or not he or she is capable of doing the job. From the hitting drills of football to individual at-bats of baseball to the weight lifting of everyone, a major factor of success is being confident in the ability to do something.
In sports, a competitive drive is invaluable. As athletes, our desire to win can push us to the next level. We have to have an internal desire to win if we are going to perform our best when it matters the most, no matter what our “win” might be.
Most of us think about competitiveness in the context of competing against others. If we win, others lose. Or, even worse, if they win, we lose. Personally, I believe this win-lose mindset is a competitive mistake.
Hear former NFL Bronco, Steve Fitzhugh perform the Competitor's Creed.
I am a Competitor now and forever.
I am made to strive, to strain, to stretch and to succeed in the arena of competition.
I am a Christian Competitor and as such, I face my challenger with the face of Christ.
I am a Competitor now and forever.
What is the dictionary definition of a Competitor? How does this compare with your definition of a Competitor?
When I was coaching we had a cartoon on the coaches’ office window that epitomized my view of a competitor. There was a frog inside the mouth of a pelican with one hand around the pelican’s neck. The caption read, “Don’t ever give up!”
Name one athlete or coach who fits your definition of a competitor.
The following study is designed to take you through The Competitor’s Creed line by line to help you better understand what The Creed means and how it applies to you as athletes and coaches. Our hope is that you would not only sign The Competitor’s Creed at www.fca.org, but that you would live it out to the fullest.
Competitor’s Creed Study 1: Identity
I am a Christian first and last.
I am created in the likeness of God Almighty to bring Him glory.
I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.
I wear the colors of the cross.
I am a Christian first and last.
What does it mean to be a Christian “first and last?”
I do not trust in myself.
I do not boast in my abilities or believe in my own strength.
I rely solely on the power of God.
I compete for the pleasure of my Heavenly Father, the honor of Christ, and the
reputation of the Holy Spirit.
I do not trust in myself.
How important is trust to your success in athletics?
What are some ways you can show trust to those on your team and your coaching staff?
My attitude on and off the field is above reproach – my conduct beyond criticism.
Whether I am preparing, practicing or playing; I submit to God’s authority and those He has put over me.
I respect my coaches, officials, teammates and competitors out of respect for the Lord.
My attitude on and off the field is above reproach – my conduct beyond criticism.
Read Titus 2:6-8. What is God saying to you through this passage? How does this passage apply to athletics?
How can your attitude and conduct impact your team?
Are you pleased with the example you are setting for those on your team? Do you think God is pleased with your example? Why or why not?
My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.
I protect it from within and without. Nothing enters my body that does not
honor the Living God.
My sweat is an offering to my Master. My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.
My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.
How would you describe God’s temple to someone? How is it described in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17?
What does it mean to say, “My body is the temple of Jesus Christ?”
I protect it from within and without. Nothing enters my body that does not honor the Living God.
What are some things you try to “protect” your body from? How do you protect it from these things?
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