“Commit your activities to the Lord and your plans will be achieved.” – Proverbs 16:3 (Holman Christian Standard) “Stacking W’s!” That’s the phrase Army football coach, Rich Ellerson uses to encourage the West Point cadets that make up his team. Coach Ellerson took over the Black Knights in 2009 and has dedicated himself to reviving the historic program. His enthusiasm is infectious and he’s making an impact.
Jesus said to him, “’You must love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest of the Laws. The second is like it, ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ – Matthew 22:37-39 (NLV) I don’t know a single coach or athlete that doesn’t want to win. Everyone wants to win, but many don’t know where to start and even more aren’t willing to do what it takes to get there.
Then Jesus said, “Sit down and eat” – John 6:10 (Holman Christian Starndard) How much is enough? As coaches, we’re in a constant search for more. We never have enough pitching; we need more depth on the defensive line or we would match up better if we had more height. Most coaches don’t have the luxury of hand picking their teams, we must work with what we have. Even if we recruit our teams, seldom do we get everyone we want. Unfortunately, we tend to focus o…
“And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” – Colossians 3:17 (Holman Christian Standard) Game planning is not the same for every opponent. Somewhere on every coaches’ schedule is a team that is not only talented, but also has the reputation for being good over a long period of time. In major league baseball it could be the New York Yankees; in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics come to mind; …
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you towalk worthy of the calling you have received. – Ephesians 4:1 (Holman Christian Standard) “I have come to a frightening realization. I am the decisive element on the track or on the field.