Spirituality of Sport
Wednesday Night Class at St. Paul’s Memorial
Fall 2012
Sport has been intertwined with spirituality and
religion for millennia. From the Ancient
Greeks who performed the Olympics to hono the gods to Native Americans playing
lacrosse to honor the Creator, sport and the life of the spirit have
coexisted. In our current age, we know
something of the ups and downs of our emphasis on sport. In this course we will examine a spirituality
of sport and coaching as we consider the ways that sports can be positively
transformative. This course is for
coaches, parents, teachers, and anyone interested. We will read Joe Ehrmann’s book, “Inside Out Coaching.” From the bookjacket: “Sports have become a secular religion, according to Ehrmann. Tens of millions of children play sports, and
millions of coaches have the potential to influence the lives of these children
– and through them to touch their parents’ lives as well. Children can be diminished and discouraged by
their sports experiences, or they can be strengthened, uplifted, even in some
cases redeemed. Sports can be a
life-changing experience if coaches understand why they are coaching and
redefine their measurement of success.”
Led by Senior Associate Rector,
Peter Carey. Ehrmann’s book is available for $14.95 in hardback.
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