Sports Chaplain

Kia ora, I’m Adrian Taylor and I’ve been involved in Katikati Football Club for over 10 years as a parent, supporter, social player, club committee member and club secretary, and junior girls coach. In 2022 I completed my accreditation with Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand and now I’m serving the footballing community as its sports chaplain. In 2025 I hope to be around ‘on the ground’, at home games and practices.  I’m available to contact and connect if you need a listening ear on 027 824 3505.  See you on the sideline!

A quick word about the role of a Sports Chaplain:

A Sports Chaplain is a volunteer whose primary role is to support their sporting community by being a regular presence. They will provide pastoral care and mentoring to assist the mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of sports people and their whanau, both in daily life and in times of crisis.

A Sports Chaplain is not a paid staff member of the sporting community they serve, nor deemed to be a coach, sports psychologist, team manager, or other such official.

A Sports Chaplain is not a qualified counsellor or health professional and will refer individuals to such professionals.

More information can be found at Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand