ATTENTION: LOVING MOMS, DEDICATED DADS, PASSIONATE COACHES
WHY SAYING "JUST BELIEVE IN YOURSELF" IS CRUSHING YOUR CHILDS CONFIDENCE, RATHER THAN BUILDING IT
Discover the GODfident Athlete Playbook that replaces perfectionism with peace, people-pleasing with purpose, and pressure with unshakable identity in Christ
so your child can play free, trust Gods plan, and finally enjoy the game at a deeper level
Friday, JAN. 02 - Sunday JAN. 04 | 8PM - 9PM EST | 5PM - 6PM PST LIVE on ZOOM
HELPED ATHLETES ACHIEVE BIG RESULTS WHO PLAY AT:
NOTE: COACH DEREK AND UPWARD ATHLETE ACADEMY LLC ARE NOT OFFICIALLY PARTNERED, ASSOCIATED, OR ENDORSED WITH THESE COLLEGE PROGRAMS... THIS IS JUST A PARTIAL LIST OF WHERE SOME OF THE ATHLETES I HAVE PERSONALLY COACHED FOR 6+ MONTHS PLAY/HAVE PLAYED
Testimonials
"I can truly say that the compete with GODfidence challenge has been a life-changing experience for my son and I. I’ve learned how to support my son spiritually and mentally and watched him mature in how he handles wins, losses, and teamwork with purpose…. Thank you, Coach Derek, for saying yes to God to start this program!"
Monique Villegas
Soccer Mom, Son, 16
"I immediately loved Coach Derek's genuiness and how he tied everything into scripture. The challenge allowed not only my daughter to work on herself, but also provided me with actionable tools to apply in my own life. This event ignited a fire in my daughter that she wanted to go even deeper into the program!"
April Easley
Basketball Mom, Daughter 15
"My son loved this challenge so much he was taking notes constantly, asking questions, and even said it was fun. He's a baseball and football player, and really hard on himself, but now he is focused more on having fun and is on fire in his faith! I highly recommend families do this challenge together!"
Cristen Metoyer
Baseball/Football Mom, Son 10
In Just 3 Days, I'm Going to BREAK Your Athlete FREE from the Self-Confidence Trap
That Every "Just Believe" Pep Talk Has Them Caged In, Controlling Them Only To Play "Not To Mess Up"
And Then Hand Deliver Them the Exact Identity Shift System I've Used to Rescue 400+ Athletes from Anxious and Results-Attached to GODfident and Unshakable—So They Can Play Free, Bold, and Compete with a Confidence That Doesn't Depend on Their Performance, Their Coach's Approval, or the Opinions of the Crowd!
Day 1
JANUARY 02nd
"Unlocking Your Identity Superpower"
What Athletes Will Learn:
✅ The #1 reason "just believe in yourself" backfires under pressure—and the identity shift that actually works when the game gets hard
✅ How to separate WHO you are from WHAT you do—so one bad game doesn't wreck your week (or your confidence)
✅ The pre-game faith-first identity routine that calms nerves and centers focus before stepping on the field
What Parents Will Learn:
✅ How to shepherd your athlete's identity without accidentally coaching them (and why this distinction strengthens your relationship)
✅ The difference between supporting and pressuring—and how to create a home environment that reflects peace, not performance anxiety
✅ What to say (and NOT say) in the car or in the kitchen that keeps connection strong and conversations light
Day 2
JANUARY 03rd
" Escaping the Perfectionism Prison"
What Athletes Will Learn:
✅ Why perfectionism is actually killing your performance (not helping it)—and how to replace "I can't mess up" with "I'm free to compete"
✅ The difference between excellence (which honors God) and perfectionism (which breeds anxiety)—and how to pursue one without falling into the other
✅ How to reset in SECONDS after a mistake instead of spiraling for hours (or days)
What Parents Will Learn:
✅ How to spot the signs of perfectionism in your athlete before it becomes a crisis (and what to do about it)
✅ Why your athlete's need for perfection is often rooted in fear of disappointing YOU—and how to break that cycle with grace
✅ The "post-game debrief" framework that helps your athlete process tough games without shame or defensiveness
Day 3
JANUARY 04th
"Conquering Your Fiercest Opponent: You"
What Athletes Will Learn:
✅ How to catch and REPLACE the negative self-talk loop that's sabotaging your performance in real time
✅ How to use Scripture as your mental anchor—so when pressure hits, your first response is truth, not fear
✅ The difference between "fake confidence" affirmations and biblically-grounded declarations that actually work under pressure
What Parents Will Learn:
✅ How to help your athlete identify and challenge the lies they're believing about themselves (without making them feel "broken")
✅ The power of speaking life over your athlete—and how your words shape their inner dialogue more than you realize
✅ Why "you've got this" and "just be confident" backfire—and what to say instead that actually builds them up
It's No Secret...
If Your Athlete Learns How to Build Confidence the RIGHT Way, They'll Have the Mental Freedom to Compete at Their Best, Make Wise Decisions Under Pressure, and Find Joy in the Game Again
— No Matter the Score, the Coach, or the Circumstances!
From: Coach Derek
Dear Committed Parent,
No matter how "woke" school boards get, or how intense the social media comparison game
gets. . .
Learning how to build GODfidence (not the shaky self-confidence the world sells) can give your athlete an unshakable foundation that withstands toxic coaching, cultural pressure, and the performance addiction plaguing youth sports today. . .
Because here's the truth no one's saying out loud:
The youth sports world is broken. . .
It's worshiping at the altar of performance, churning out anxious kids who tie their worth to a scoreboard, and feeding them a steady diet of "believe in yourself" garbage that crumbles the second they make a mistake. . .
Add in egotistical coaches who crush confidence instead of building it. . .
Social media highlight reels that make every other athlete look perfect. . .
A culture that celebrates feelings over truth. . .
And parents who are spending THOUSANDS on travel teams, private lessons, and mindset books—only to watch their kid lose joy in the game and themselves in the process. . .
It's madness. . .
And if you're a faith-based parent trying to navigate this mess while keeping Christ at the center you're probably feeling like you're fighting an uphill battle. . .
Sundays are sacrificed for tournaments, your athlete’s joy and positivity only shows up if they do well, and the "believe in yourself" mantra isn't working — but what's the alternative?
That's exactly why I created the Compete with GODfidence Challenge. . .
Because I'm done watching talented, hard-working athletes crumble under cultural pressure, toxic coaching, and performance anxiety. . .
When the REAL solution — the one that actually WORKS and LASTS — has been right in front of us the whole time: Anchoring identity in Christ, not the crowd. . .
Learning how to build GODfidence (not the shaky self-confidence the world sells) can give your athlete an unshakable foundation that withstands toxic coaching, cultural pressure, and the performance addiction plaguing youth sports today. . .
Now, is this 3-Day ‘Compete with GODfidence Challenge’ for you?
To avoid wasting your time, I'll quickly describe the type of athlete and parent this challenge is designed for…
IF YOUR ATHLETE IS TIRED OF PERFORMING FOR APPROVAL. . .
Your son or daughter is exhausted from chasing validation — from coaches, teammates, recruiting scouts, social media, or even you. They need confidence that doesn't depend on the scoreboard, the coach's mood, or the opinions of the crowd.
IF YOUR ATHLETE IS STUCK IN THEIR HEAD. . .
They're overthinking every move and playing tight. One mistake ruins their whole game (or week). They know they're better than they're playing, but they can't get out of their own way. The mental game is sabotaging their physical talent.
IF YOU'RE SICK OF TOXIC, EGO-DRIVEN COACHES. . .
Your athlete has dealt with coaches who yell, belittle, play favorites, or crush confidence. You know they will deal with people like this their whole life and want to give them the tools and mindset to rise above the negativity.
IF YOUR ATHLETE IS TRAPPED IN PERFECTIONISM. . .
They put crushing pressure on themselves to be flawless. Every mistake feels catastrophic. They're afraid to take risks because they might fail. They're paralyzed by the fear of letting people down, and it's stealing their joy and their performance.
AND IF YOU'RE A PARENT WHO REFUSES TO BOW TO CULTURAL NONSENSE. . .
You're raising your child with biblical values in a world that mocks them. You're navigating a sports culture that worships performance and pushes agendas you don't agree with. You know your child's identity is in Christ. You refuse to let athletics become an idol, but you also want them to compete with excellence and integrity. You need tools to help your athlete stand firm, think clearly, lead with courage, and keep their faith central.
IF THAT SHORT LIST DOES NOT DISQUALIFY YOU, THEN PLEASE READ ON — THIS COULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT, COUNTER-CULTURAL, GAME-CHANGING 3 DAYS OF YOUR ATHLETE'S LIFE!
I'm going to get right to it. . .
I'm Coach D, and over the last 14 years, I've coached over 400 athletes—from 5-year-olds to professionals competing at the highest levels. . .
I've owned and operated 2 different performance training gyms packed with athletes who came to me to get faster, stronger, and better. . .
But here's what I discovered early on, and what broke my heart over and over again:
The real game-changer wasn't physical training. It was the coaching of their mind, character, purpose, and identity.
I've watched incredibly talented athletes, who worked HARDER than anyone else, never reach their fullest potential because their mindset was weak, their character was shifting with the crowd, and they had ZERO mental or spiritual support to anchor them when the pressure hit. . .
I've seen athletes who could dominate on the field... but crumbled the moment a coach yelled at them. . .
I've watched kids make bad decisions, and choose the wrong friends chasing approval of their peers, or the opinions on social media. . .
I've sat with parents who were walking on eggshells at home, terrified that one wrong word would send their child spiraling . . .
Watching all that talent, all that hard work, all that potential wasted because the foundation was built on sand. . .
That's when I built the GODfident Athlete System—a Christ-centered approach that doesn't just patch up confidence with positive thinking. . .
it rebuilds it from the foundation up. .
With this system, I've helped hundreds of athletes go from:
Anxious and performance-driven → Calm and purpose-led
Playing not to mess up → Playing free and fearless
One bad game away from a breakdown → Unshakable, no matter the score
I've been blessed to see families restore peace in their homes, athletes rediscover joy in their sport, and young competitors step into leadership roles because their identity is finally anchored in Christ—not a game. . .
However, there's still a whole LOT more I've held back. .
The "dangerous" stuff that secular sports psychologists won't touch — not because it doesn't work, but because they're terrified of getting cancelled or hurting someone's feelings in the name of "inclusivity."
I couldn’t care less about “political correctness” I keep it REAL around the truth of the Bible. . .
No sugarcoating. No tiptoeing around what Scripture actually says. No watering down the gospel to make it more palatable for a culture that hates it. . .
These are the identity-shifting, Scripture-anchored, competitive-edge secrets I've used to transform athletes who were ready to quit, into GODfident competitors who now lead their teams with character and courage. . .
What I share in this challenge is so powerful, I've been able to take athletes who were:
Throwing up before games from anxiety...
Spiraling for hours (or days) after one mistake...
Losing themselves to perfectionism and people-pleasing...
. . .and turn them into steady, resilient, joyful competitors who trust God's plan more than the scoreboard.
The problem MOST parents and coaches make when it comes to "building confidence" is they’re relying on outdated, watered down, generic methods: "Just believe in yourself." "Stay positive." "You've got this."
But here's the truth:
Self-confidence is shaky by nature. . .It crumbles the moment performance does. . .
With my unique GODfidence approach, I don't just pump your athlete up with affirmations that fade by halftime. .
Instead, I use a faith-fueled identity system that walks your athlete (and you) through the process of:
Separating WHO they are from WHAT they do
Replacing perfectionism with process-focused peace
Rewiring their self-talk with biblically-grounded truth
. . .so they can compete with a confidence that stands firm no matter the score, the coach's reaction, or the opinions of the crowd. . .
To give you some background on how this works, let me explain the difference between self-confidence and GODfidence—and why one crumbles under pressure while the other stands unshakable. . .
The Three “Methods” To Building Athlete Confidence
(and ONE That Actually LASTS...)
One-On-One Sports Psychology
You're probably familiar with this approach. It's the private sessions with sports psychologists or mental performance coaches. Now, this method CAN work. I know a handful of athletes who've been helped by skilled practitioners using this approach
THE PROBLEM
This method will drain your wallet, and sports psychologists won't touch the spiritual root of the problem because they're trained in secular frameworks that avoid faith altogether.
They'll teach your athlete visualization, breathing techniques, and cognitive reframing... but they'll never address the identity crisis at the core. And without fixing the foundation, the anxiety always comes back.
Team Talks and Motivational Speakers
This is when a coach gives a pre-game pep talk, or you bring in a motivational speaker to fire up the team, or you enroll your athlete in a generic "confidence course" with a bunch of other kids.
This gets your athlete pumped up and ready to conquer the world.
THE PROBLEM
The hype fades by halftime. Why? Because group programs and motivational speeches are temporary band-aids that are designed to make everyone FEEL good, not to create lasting transformation. You can't fix a broken foundation with a pep talk.
And most of these programs avoid anything "controversial" (like biblical truth, personal accountability, or addressing character issues) because they're trying to appeal to the WIDEST possible audience—which means they water down the message until it's completely useless.
Identity-Based Transformation (This is The Key)
With this method, you're not slapping a Band-Aid on the symptoms. You're not pumping your athlete full of temporary motivation that evaporates under pressure.
You're rebuilding the entire foundation—replacing performance-based identity with Christ-anchored confidence that doesn't crumble when the game gets hard.
And here's the beautiful part: it compounds.
THE PROBLEM
Most people who teach "identity-based confidence" are either:
1. Fly-by-night instagram gurus peddling generic "you are enough" nonsense with zero biblical foundation, OR
2. Well-meaning Christian programs that are so watered-down and "churchy" that athletes check out because it doesn't feel relevant to the 4th quarter of a tied game. . .
Neither approach works.
All THREE of those methods have something in common...
They require your athlete to develop a NEW SKILL-SET when it comes to confidence. . .
It takes learning a new set of mental tools to go from "one-on-one therapy" to "group motivation". . . and a whole NEW identity framework to go from temporary hype to the ultimate, predictable, and LASTING confidence—which is Method Three: The Compete with GODfidence System. . .
To perform Method Three—identity-based transformation—you'll need the right FOUNDATION, the right TOOLS, and the right COMMUNITY to make it happen. . .
Now, I'm biased, and I'll always say the Compete with GODfidence Challenge is the #1 identity-transformation experience for competitive athletes and their parents. We're not teaching generic sports psychology. . .
We're not watering down Scripture to make it "feel-good. . ."
We're rebuilding confidence from the GROUND UP using biblically-grounded truth that actually WORKS when the pressure hits. But here's the reality, and I wouldn't normally say this—but... The challenge itself is only one piece of the puzzle. . .
The REAL magic is WHAT your athlete believes about themselves AFTER the challenge is over. If your athlete walks away still believing their worth is tied to their performance. . . If they still think "believing in themselves" is enough. . . If they're still chasing approval from coaches, teammates, or the crowd. . . Then nothing changes. . .
That's why I worked tirelessly to build a challenge that doesn't just give your athlete tips and tricks—but completely rewires their identity so they can compete with a confidence that STANDS FIRM no matter the score, the coach's reaction, or the opinions of the crowd.
I call it the. . .
‘COMPETE WITH GODFIDENCE’ CHALLENGE
Give Me Just 3 Days, and I'll Show You Exactly How
to Install The GODfident Mindset into Your Athlete's Daily Life Giving Them Simple, Easy to Use Tools They Can Use In Seconds When Pressure Hits!
I'll reveal THE RIGHT THOUGHTS that replace performance anxiety with peace, self-doubt with GODfidence, and approval-seeking with purpose-driven courage — so your athlete can show up calm, reset fast, and have the toughness needed to persevere through adversity! . .
All without…
Spending thousands on ongoing mindset sessions ‘HOPING’ it gets to the root of the issue. . .
Sitting through watered-down group programs that sugar coat the solutions leading only to temporary change, not forever transformation . . .
Begging your athlete to "just stay positive" while secretly feeling helpless because nothing you say seems to stick when the pressure hits. . .
The best part?
It's a system they OWN for life. . .
In other words, once your athlete learns the GODfident Mindset Framework (and applies it the way we'll teach during the challenge)...…they can take it into EVERY high-pressure moment for the rest of their life—on the field, in the classroom, in relationships, in career decisions, in parenting their own kids someday.
This isn't a temporary fix that fades when the challenge ends.
This is a biblical identity system that becomes the foundation for how they think, compete, choose, and live—forever.
With that said, here's…
What You’ll Learn Over The Next 3 Days During
The 'Compete with GODfidence Challenge'!
Unlocking Your Identity Superpower
On day one, we're kicking it off by revealing the Identity-First Framework, how to separate WHO they are from WHAT they do — so one bad game doesn't wreck their confidence for a week (or longer)!
And lastly, reveal the 3-Part GODfident Identity System that replaces performance-based worth with “unshakable purpose!”
You'll be shocked with the amount of transformation packed into day one alone… you'll think I'm crazy for not charging $500 for this event.
Escaping the Perfectionism Prison
If your athlete is putting crushing pressure on themselves to be flawless, you're going to LOVE this. On day two, we're going to show your athlete how to break FREE from the cage and replace it with peace that invites mistakes as stepping stones instead of roadblocks!
I'm also going to pull back the curtain and reveal the "Fast Reset Method" a powerful method only my insider athletes use to bounce back from mistakes in SECONDS instead of spiraling for the rest of the game.
Its absolutely critical they learn this, so opportunities are not wasted.
Conquering Your Fiercest Opponent: You
This is where it all comes together…
On day three, I am going to reveal the secrets to creating a vision—where your child learns to look beyond the game, and tap into the calling God greated them for. . . I WISH someone taught me this in school
I'll teach the "Thought Takeover Method" a super simple process that rewires negative self-talk in REAL TIME, so when pressure hits, their first response is truth, not fear.
Then - and this next part isn't for everyone - I'm going to reveal the advanced identity anchors that are so powerful at building unshakable confidence, your child will NEVER be the same
In Short: The 'Compete with GODfidence Challenge' Is A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity To
DRAMATICALLY Level-Up Your “Child's Mind-Set"
To The Point Where They Become a Counter-Cultural Competitor Who Stands Firm in Character, Leads with Conviction, and Trusts God's Plan More Than They EVER Have
“My mom found this challenges, and to be honest, at first, I wasn’t too keen on it, but after Day 1, I was All In. I struggle a lot with perfectionism and not playing to my ability, but Coach D brought the fire! I was taking a ton of notes, learning a lot, and the best part is Coach is super passionate, brings energy, and keeps everything grounded in the Bible which helped me have even more desire to read scripture, I highly recommend this to all athletes who want to grow in their mindset.”
Evan Weber
Quarterback, Simpson College
“Coach Dereks program has been a life changing experience for me. It was clear from the very first session this program was so much more than just sports, its about character, discipline, purpose and a lot more. Thank you Coach Derek for reminding me, my highest calling is to serve the Lord and I’m blessed to call you coach and friend!”
Roman Villegas
Soccer Player, MLES Academy, 16 years old
Ready To Give Your Son or Daughter A Warrior-Grade Mindset With Battle Ready Confidence To Easily Apply in Any High-Pressure Moment?
Here’s What You Can Expect from the
‘GODfident Competitor Challenge’!
BEFORE THE CHALLENGE
Your athlete is stuck in their head, overthinking every move, and playing tight...
Pre-game anxiety is stealing their focus, causing nerves, nausea, tears, or shutting down completely...
Post-game spirals hijack your entire evening (or week) after one bad game...
Walking on eggshells at home, every conversation feels like a potential landmine...
Tense car rides where you don't know what to say without making it worse...
Your child's identity is wrapped up in the scoreboard—one bad game = one bad week...
They're making questionable decisions, choosing the wrong friends, or drifting from their values...
Your athlete has lost the joy that made them fall in love with their sport in the first place...
AFTER THE CHALLENGE
A fully built-out Identity Framework installed into your athlete's mind, heart, and daily routine (that works on the field AND in life).
A predictable, sustainable confidence system that doesn't crumble when performance does
Your athlete finally competing with freedom and joy back in the game!
Knowing the EXACT biblical truths to speak over themselves (and how to use them in real-time) that replaces fear with peace and doubt with GODfidence!
Peaceful car rides home, lighter conversations, and connection instead of tension.
Your child making wiser choices—better friends, stronger character, and mature decisions
An athlete who leads with courage, stands firm in their beliefs, and refuses to compromise in a confused culture
What's Your Investment?
The investment for this 3-day challenge is a one-time, discounted payment of just $100!
For this very specific challenge, I'm not looking for freebie seekers who want a "feel-good" quick fix. . .
I'm looking for committed, ambitious families who are serious about evolution. Thats right, evolving into a NEW person. . .
Parents who are tired of watching their athlete struggle with anxiety, performance pressure, and cultural compromise...
and athletes who are ready to trade playing tight for playing free. . .
replace low-level thinking, with I'm capable of more thinking. . .
If your child is a competitive athlete (ages 10-22) and wants a new level of confidence, this challenge is absolutely made for you
I'm not going to show you generic mindset tips you’ve heard a thousand times, or have learned from myself or any other coaches out there.
I'm going to show you and teach your athlete how to have the utmost confidence to execute at their highest level, all the time, any time, no matter the circumstance, situation, or what they are going through.
With the "in-the-trenches" coaching strategies I use in my own performance gyms and private coaching programs. My normal rate is $250 for a one-off, 60-minute session. But, because you're here, and you're part of MY audience, I want to do right by you—which is why all I ask is the small, one-time investment of just $100.
The investment of $100 is nothing compared to the powerful, life-transforming training your athlete (and you) will receive over the 3-day period.
This could literally be the single greatest breakthrough your family experiences—with the potential of transforming not just your athlete's performance, but their character, their choices, their relationships, and the entire trajectory of their life!
100% SATISFACTION MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
I want you to feel absolutely confident this is the best decision for your athlete and your family today. That’s why I’m offering a 100% satisfaction, money back guarantee!
If you attend the full 3-day challenge and honestly feel like you didn't receive a shred of valuable training that your athlete can implement immediately then simply email my support team at [email protected] after the event for a full refund with zero hassle.
Why Time Is Of The Essence
Listen, I need to be straight with you.
If you don't sign up today, this problem doesn't stay the same. It escalates.
Nothing changes, if nothing changes. . .
Imagine, three months from now, they're so stressed out they start making decisions that don’t align with their character, their habits begin slipping, and motivation begins to disappear. . .
A year from now, they're burned out, hating the sport they once loved, resenting YOU for trying to help. . .
Two years from now? They quit altogether—walking away from the game, the opportunities, the scholarships they worked years for... because the pressure became unbearable and their identity crumbled with their performance.
And here's the part that will haunt you:
You'll look back and realize there was a moment—this moment—where you could have done something.
You'll forget. Life will get busy. And six months from now, you'll be dealing with a bigger crisis wishing you had acted when you had the chance.
How do I know this so clearly? Because I have worked with over 350 families over 14 years, and Ive seen it happen time and again, over and over, and I just shake my head, because there was an opportunity to avoid it. . .
Don't be that parent.
I've sat with too many who said, "I wish we would have done this two years ago."
$100 today could save your family thousands in therapy and sports psych down the road—not to mention the emotional toll of watching your child quit or lose themselves.
$100 today could be the difference between your athlete giving up or stepping into their potential as a GODfident competitor.
DON'T WAIT! SECURE YOUR
SON/DAUGHTERS SPOT NOW!
And Then Hand Deliver Them the Exact Identity Shift System I've Used to Rescue 400+ Athletes from Anxious and Results-Attached to GODfident and Unshakable—So They Can Play Free, Bold, and Compete with a Confidence That Doesn't Depend on Their Performance, Their Coach's Approval, or the Opinions of the Crowd!
Normally: $497
TODAYS PRICE: $100!
WHAT
1-Hour for 3 Nights Virtual Faith Based Confidence Coaching for Competitive, Hard-Working Athletes
WHEN
Friday, JAN 21st - Sunday, JAN 23rd
8PM EST | 5PM PST
NOTE: When you sign up, you'll be invited to a private group where you can immediately get value through community, resources, and extra coaching
WHY
So your son(s) or daughter(s) can learn how to practically integrate their faith with their ambition in sports to take risks with boldness, perform more freely, and silence the enemy in their mind!
“The amount of actionable teaching, straight to the point coaching, and genuineness coach Derek brings to the table is really what pulls these teenage athletes in. My son is competitive, and would often lower his belief about himself if he doesn’t immediately do well, but after working with Derek, I can see a noticeable difference in his positive mindset, his joy, and I am proud of him for committing to this process, I highly recommend other parents get involved in this program, its 100% worth it!”
Jon Konzelman
Basketball Dad, Son 15
“Coach Derek has been a HUGE blessing in our lives for my son. At first, my son was NOT INTERESTED, but after seeing some of Derek’s content and meeting with him, my son said “I’ll give it a shot,” well a year later, and my son is still working with Coach Derek and his program, he loves it, he has grown in his faith to the point he is now leading a bible study (something he would have never done before), he is more positive, and honestly with coach Derek’s help, even help lead our family spiritually. Thank you coach Derek for all you do, this is way bigger than just sports!”
Sheena Terrell
Golf, Track Mom, Son 17
IMAGINE WHAT YOUR FAMILY COULD LOOK LIKE IN JUST 3 HOURS...
DON'T "JUST THINK ABOUT IT" ...
if you made it this far, you already thought about it
Join The 'Compete with GODfidence' Challenge Today for a Discounted Low Investment of Just $100!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question 1: Do parents need to join the challenge?
Answer: Yes, parents must be on each call and engaged (not off to the side), you will be the one either reinforcing or counteracting the work we do over these 3 days, & it is vital for your child to see you active in this challenge as well because I will also coach parents on how they can help their son or daughter build their confidence and support them.
Question 2: What if we cannot make the time or miss 1 or 2 or all of the days?
You will have access to each recording for up to 1 week after the event in our private group, so even if you cannot make the challenge, you can still get the recordings and resources and do the challenge when you can, as long as you do within 7 days.
No refunds for missed days.
Question 3: What are your beliefs/core faith statement?
Answer: We believe that the bible is the true, authoritative, and living word of God. We completely trust scripture and use it as the guiding compass for living our daily lives. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Which means two things: First, all of us coaches are in the word daily seeking to understand and live our life by it. Secondly, we coach with the Word as the foundation. Confidence, Peace, Resiliency, is not possible without founding it on the Word of God.
We believe that Jesus Christ is the living son of God, fully God, fully human, our redeemer, our salvation who died on the cross and rose again. He freely gave his life as a ransom for our sins and through Him, we have eternal life. Matthew 28: 5-7 | Mark 16:5-6 | Luke 24: 38-40 | John 20:17
Which means since we are called to be Christ Like, we can model how Jesus lived and what he taught us, to guide us in this life. Especially in sport.
We believe as Christians we are not here to be served, to take, to receive, but to serve, to give, to bless others and serve our King Jesus Christ by sharing the Gospel and leading others by making them disciples for the Kingdom.
Which means the whole purpose of growing confident, resilient, and tough is not to just GET more, but to GIVE more, and lead and guide other athletes to the Cross
Question 4: How do I access the event?
When you sign up, you will be invited to a private group on Skool. There you will be given access to the zoom calls, community, and additional resources!
Question 5: What if I sign up, but then before the challenge something comes up and we cannot make it?
Answer: If you are not fully committed to this training and not going to make this priority, then I am not convinced your fully serious about this growth.
HOWEVER, emergencies do happen so either watch the recordings and reach out to me in the private group and I will make sure you're taken care of, or just let me know before the event and I will refund you.
Question 6: Do you offer discounts for multiple kids or teams?
Answer: Yes. There are discounts for up to 3 kids on the checkout page, if you have more kids than that, or a full team email me directly and I will give you a deal: [email protected]
Question 7: Do you offer any other discounts?
Answer: No
Question 8: If my kid(s) are not ready or open to this challenge, what other resources do you recommend?
Answer: Start with my journal: The Empowered Christian Athlete, you can order on amazon, just search and it will come up!
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