Christ-Like Character: A Case Study

Brown (2007) has argued good sportsmanship involves many character traits. Therefore, by teaching good sportsmanship, athletes learn value decision making such as respect, and discipline (Brown, 2007). Although, sportsmanship can promote good character Linville, Min and James ( ) have argued there is no ultimate ethical authority which may result in different outcomes. For instance, a coach promotes good sportsmanship by telling his or her athletes to have fun but only plays the best players (Linville et al., ). However, according to Linville et al. ( ) ethical principles are clear when the coach teaches Christ-like character. In teaching Christ-like character, a coach may reference the following Bible verses, “By contrast, the fruit