Sports ministry strategy for churches, youth ministries and faith-based organizations. Build programs that reach families, develop Christ-centered coaches, and serve your community through the game.
A league night, a summer camp or a Saturday clinic can bring families into your building who would never come on a Sunday. Sports gives young people mentors, structure and a place to belong, and gives your church a way to serve its neighborhood.
Mike Allen studied Bible & Theology, Youth Ministry and Sports Ministry at San Jose Christian College (now Jessup University), and has spent 25+ years coaching and mentoring athletes. Mike Allen Sports helps your leadership turn that vision into a ministry that lasts.
Every engagement is built around one or more of these pillars, tailored to the size and calling of your ministry.
Launch a new sports ministry or strengthen the one you have, with a clear vision and a plan your team can run.
Equip volunteer coaches to teach the game, lead young people and disciple athletes on and off the court.
Use sports to reach families, grow your youth ministry and build lasting relationships in your community.
Vision, structure, volunteers and a season-one plan for a new basketball or multi-sport ministry.
Outreach events that bring families through your doors and keep them connected all year.
Train volunteer coaches to teach fundamentals and lead athletes with character and faith.
Team devotionals drawn from Hard Work Brings Change and Overcoming Obstacles with Praise.
Parent sessions, youth nights and community events built around sports and mentorship.
Pair your launch with a message from Coach Allen for youth services, men's events or Sunday services.
A discovery conversation with your pastor and ministry leaders about your people, facilities and calling.
A written ministry plan with priorities, volunteer roles, calendar and budget.
Hands-on help with coach training, your first league or camp, and outreach events.
Ongoing check-ins, volunteer mentorship and season reviews so the ministry keeps growing.
Every church is different, so every proposal is custom. Travel-based engagements add travel expenses.
A working session with your pastor and leadership team to shape your sports ministry and map next steps.
Mike Allen Sports walks with your ministry through a full season, from launch through your first year of outreach.
Hands-on training for the volunteers who will coach and mentor your athletes.
Both devotionals are built for athletes, coaches and teams, and work as ready-made curriculum for your sports ministry's team huddles and small groups.
Mike Allen was trained for ministry before he ever coached a varsity game, earning a B.S. in Bible & Theology, Youth Ministry and Sports Ministry at San Jose Christian College. He went on to play professionally, coach at the high school, college and professional levels, and serve as an Athletic Director.
Today he's an author, motivational speaker and the founder of Mike Allen Sports, helping churches use the game to reach the next generation.
Yes. Many ministries partner with a local school, park or rec center. We'll help you find space and plan around it.
Absolutely. A single camp or clinic run well can be the start. We build plans that fit your people and budget.
Most sports ministries run on volunteers. Our Volunteer Coaches Training is designed for parents and church members with little or no coaching experience.
Basketball is our foundation, with volleyball, soccer, baseball and football coming as Mike Allen Sports expands. The ministry model works for any sport.
Leading a school athletic department?
See Athletic Department ConsultingTell us about your church or ministry and what God has put on your heart. We'll set up a conversation and follow up with a tailored proposal.