I had the opportunity to attend the NCCAA National Convention in Greenville, SC last weekend. Tony Eubanks did a session on Leadership Development that encouraged us to be engaged in serving the students we coach. Tony graduated from Tennessee Temple University and played basketball under the leadership of Ron Bishop, President of Score International.
Tony gave us six reminders in leadership following his message on Christ in John 17.
1. Be an authority figure to the athletes (Nothing worse than a leader with a noodle as a back bone)
2. Be an example
3. Be a decision maker
4. Be a friend
5. Be an inspiriation
6. Be prepared for controversy
Tony closed by telling us that his goal is to encourage two people in the Lord on a daily basis. After hearing remarks from Tony about the life of Tommy Bowden it almost makes me a Clemson football fan.
