Coach Tom Edinger

The Lord has really blessed my basketball team and myself with a great coach. He has made it a goal to instill in us not only a deeper ability to play basketball, but also a deeper relationship with God. Before my team's basketball season ended, I asked our coach Tom Edinger if he could write a post for me about what is like to be a Christian basketball coach. He accepted and here it is:


When I was asked to be a Christian Basketball coach four year ago I had apprehensions. First: never coached boys in an organize program. Second: has God prepared me for this journey? Third: if I do take this position, will it be for the glory of God my Savior.


Today, the praise of God for all the blessing received, not only from seeing boys grow into young men, but also their testimonies of what God has accomplished in their life’s these short four years.

Playing football, basketball, Track and Field from 6th– 12th grade in public school bring lots of glory to one’s self, but years later finding myself empty of the enjoyment and competitiveness of sports. Don't get me wrong, I'm very competitive now and still hate to lose.

But now, a measure of grace to testify to the one called “The lamb of God” Jesus.

Christ, who now sits at the right hand of the father executing the father’s will has moved within my soul to bring back the love of the game called basketball, with a new desire serve him.

The event of being “Born Again” changed not only attitude towards competitiveness but also gave me the patience to let the work of the Holy Spirit change my heart in which all the issues of life come.

Now, coaching a basketball team has brought great joy and peace to my heart and a ministry unto him who deserves it.



The team called Charger’s;

It's now at the point where losing a game would disappoint their teammates more than me. When that happens, I've done all I can. Now I just have to coach the game. They’re starting to play for each other and have come together like a family.

We predetermine how we would conduct ourselves in public, especially during games. Corinthians 10:31, which simply states, “Whatever you do….do it all for the glory of God.” This is our testimony in which God has blessed this team. As a coach I could not be more proud of them for their love of the Lord Jesus and the abilities God has given them to use for his glory.

To be a Christian Coach:

Teaching the fundamentals of the game, including dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and handling the ball through drills at each practice, Determine the best offense and defense for the next game based on their skills and instruct them in floor position. Combining different types of defense based on the opposing team's strengths and weaknesses running man-to-man defense or using a zone to defend. Be patient. A major part of being a Christian coach is teaching. (Corinthians 10:31) Spend as much time on the basics as possible.

Not every coach is a great one, but by the “Grace of God” I can be a good one.

Charges’ Coach