About
SCN VISION: To keep Christ at the heart of athletics by reading the Bible, applying its teachings, and encouraging our “flock” to continue seeking the Word of God long after they leave our care.
Shepherd Coach Network (SCN) is a network of coaches and athletic directors who love Jesus and want to follow him in all areas, including how they lead and coach. The network exists to help coaches and athletic directors live out their mission by providing certification opportunities, books, videos, social media connections, “SEWN” journals and providing consultants to work directly with teams and leaders.
Our Mission:
SCN MISSION: Produce exemplary disciples (coaches & athletes) through participation in athletics who can lead with biblical character!
“Here at SCN, We are going to ask you to not look at your role as a coach or coach of Coaches (AD’s) as the world does, but from an eternal perspective where coaching is a higher calling where you will be asked to to be a coach who shepherds & disciples your flock- athletes and coaching staff.
Working with us means a coach/A.D. can be better equipped to handle the struggles that come with coaching and working with coaches. It also enables coaches/A.D. ‘s to get the tools they need to be authentic and aware of the influence they have on young people for the sake of the kingdom of God.
Our Belief:
SCN Belief: The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Meet
Tom Roy
Tom Roy’s background includes working for 3 years as a head coach at the high school level as well as 15 years of coaching at the Christian collegiate level.
Grace College has announced it’s upgraded baseball home will be named “Tom Roy – UPI Park”! Learn more about the fundraising efforts.
Tom also has 38 years of experience discipling and mentoring major league baseball players, as well as conducting clinics and camps in more than 60 different countries around the world.
Experience
- Former President and Founder of Unlimited Potential (UPI)
- Former Chaplain of the Chicago White Sox
- NCCAA Baseball World Series Chaplain for 30 years
- Signed with San Francisco Giants at age 17
- Former high school baseball, football, and basketball coach
- Former Grace College Lancers & Huntington University Forester coach
- Worked as an associate scout for MLB teams: Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies
- Sits on numerous non-for-profit boards
Meet
Matt Binkerd, CMAA
Matt’s experience includes Matt Binkerd has six years of experience working part time as an athletic director at a Bible College along with more than 25 years of coaching experience in football and track & field.
Matt has over 20 years experience of being a high school athletic director i
Experience
- Earned 11 varsity letters and was all-state in three sports in high school
- Successful track & field athlete as a pole vaulter at the University of Oregon
- Led successful sports team and athletic department in state of Oregon
- Innovative Athletic Director of the Year in 2007, state of Oregon
- 25 years of coaching experience
- 20+ years of experience as an Athletic Director
- Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) through the NIIAAA.
My endorsement for Tom Roy is at the top of the list. Do you have an opportunity to bring him in to speak? I would tell you right now, go ahead and do it.
Chris Singleton — Former MLB Pitcher & Baseball Analyst for ESPN Baseball Tonight
I highly recommend Shepherd Coach training by Tom Roy, as it will help you be prepared to share the gospel and shepherd your flock.
Gavin Floyd — Former MLB Pitcher
The Shepherd Coach Certification has launched me into a higher level of serving others. The responsibility of shepherding those under our care is bigger than we realize, and this training equips us for the task!
John Byington — Head Baseball Coach at McMurry University
Become A Certified Shepherd Coach or A.D.
A Certified Shepherd Coach or Athletic Director is an individual who completes the level of training under the supervision of staff at SCN. This can be accomplished in person or virtually and will take 4-10 weeks of time to complete, depending on the level of course purchased.
Coaches/A.D. choose to become certified to:
- Better understand their journey as a leader.
- Be equipped to lead in a way that honors Jesus Christ.
- Get the tools to take their faith out of church on Sunday and live it out in tangible ways in their job as a coach / A.D.
Working With Coaches & Athletic Directors
We work with Christian coaches and athletic directors at all levels and currently provide certification at the following levels:
- Youth League
- High School
- College
Mentoring for coaches and athletic directors involved at the professional level is also available.
Books by Tom Roy
Tom Roy has authored or co-authored the following books, all of which are available for purchase on Amazon.com, many in Kindle format as well as print.
Shepherd Coach: Unlocking the Destiny of You and Your Players
“I give this book two thumbs up and a must have resource for any coach looking to lead like Jesus.”
