About Shepherd Coach
A network of athletic directors, coaches, parents, guardians & grandparents of athletes who love Jesus and want to follow him in all areas, including how they lead and coach
Our Mission
Produce exemplary disciples (coaches & athletes) through participation in athletics who can live, love, and lead with biblical character.
At the Shepherd Coach Network, we are going to ask you to not look at your role as the world does, but from an eternal perspective where coaching is a higher calling where you will be asked to be a coach who shepherds & disciples your flock God has entrusted in your care.
Working with us means you can be better equipped to handle the struggles that come with coaching and discipling others. Whether you’re refining what’s already in place or starting fresh, we’re here to help create a purposeful and impactful game plan for you!
Working with us means you can be better equipped to handle the struggles that come with coaching and discipling others. Whether you’re refining what’s already in place or starting fresh, we’re here to help create a purposeful and impactful game plan for you!
Meet the Team
Tom Roy
Tom is a lifelong servant-leader in sports ministry, he is the Founder and former
Executive Director of Unlimited Potential, Inc. for some 39 years. He also served
as Chaplain for the Chicago White Sox for five, and, for over 30 years, Tom also
had the honor of serving as Chaplain for the NCCAA Baseball World Series.
At just 17, Tom signed with the San Francisco Giants, which began a lifelong commitment to coaching, mentoring, and scouting. He has coached baseball, football, and basketball at the high school level, and held collegiate coaching positions at Grace College and Huntington University.
Tom has also worked as an associate scout for MLB teams including the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies. Today, he continues to invest in faith and leadership development through service on several nonprofit boards.
At just 17, Tom signed with the San Francisco Giants, which began a lifelong commitment to coaching, mentoring, and scouting. He has coached baseball, football, and basketball at the high school level, and held collegiate coaching positions at Grace College and Huntington University.
Tom has also worked as an associate scout for MLB teams including the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and Philadelphia Phillies. Today, he continues to invest in faith and leadership development through service on several nonprofit boards.
Matt Binkerd
Matt has over 25 years of coaching experience and more than two decades as an Athletic Director. Matt had the privilege of leading successful athletic
programs and teams across the state of Oregon & Indiana.
He is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) through the NIAAA and remains passionate about shepherding other athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and parents, guardians, & grandparents of athletes.
Matt was a three-sport all-state standout in high school. He went on to play football and track at the University of Oregon.
As both an AD and a parent of athletes, Matt has seen firsthand the successful impact of the Shepherd Coach Network 7-Step "Winning" Discipleship Program, helping shape not just athletic departments, coaches, and athletes, but his own now-grown children who continue to seek the Word of God long after they have left his care.
He is a Certified Master Athletic Administrator (CMAA) through the NIAAA and remains passionate about shepherding other athletic directors, coaches, athletes, and parents, guardians, & grandparents of athletes.
Matt was a three-sport all-state standout in high school. He went on to play football and track at the University of Oregon.
As both an AD and a parent of athletes, Matt has seen firsthand the successful impact of the Shepherd Coach Network 7-Step "Winning" Discipleship Program, helping shape not just athletic departments, coaches, and athletes, but his own now-grown children who continue to seek the Word of God long after they have left his care.
Our 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 universal Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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 universal Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Testimonials
“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 SingletonFormer 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 FloydFormer 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 ByingtonHead Baseball Coach at McMurray University
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