THE PLAN
THE WHAT:
Playmakers is a leadership academy designed to invest in SEC staff by developing them into growing and maturing organizational leaders. Each track is a 30 week journey and it builds on itself.
THE WHY:
Because everything rises and falls on leadership. Our ability to fulfill the mission and vision of FCA
“to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus and His church”
is directly connected to our ability to lead with excellence.
THE WHO:
Invitation only by supervisor (applicants must meet this criteria):
1.
Have served on staff with FCA for more than one year.
2.
You are thriving in your assigned position on the FCA team.
3.
You have a hunger to grow as a servant leader.
THE WORK:
The 4 Pillars of Development
SPIRITUAL
FORMATION
Rule of Life, spiritual rhythms, theological grounding, resilience
LEADING
SELF
Self-awareness, emotional maturity, boundaries, ownership
STRETCH
PROJECTS
Applied leadership through real responsibility and collaboration
LEADING
OTHERS
Multiplication, coaching, mentoring, and succession mindset.
THE WHEN:
Implementation strategy for Playmakers:
September 2026:
SD’s & MAD’s identifying staff who fit the criteria
October 2026:
Invitation to staff to Playmaker’s Leadership Academy
November/December 2026:
Prep work for the leadership Academy
January - August 2027:
(2) in-person leadership training sessions (6) zoom trainings
Graduation Certificate: Your state staff training
THE WORLD CLASS TEAM:
Who will facilitate the training?
Members from the Southeast Central Lead Team
Members from the SEC Regional Board
Members of the North America Lead Team (Jason Bernick & Bob Wiedemann)
Bruce Deal - President & CEO City of Refuge
Fred Garmon - Executive Director / Founder LeaderLabs
