Never Quit

“Master”, said David, “don’t give up hope. I’m ready to go and fight this Philistine.” – 1 Samuel 17:32 (The Message) How do you know you’re defeated?  When you quit!  Ten years ago, the gripping story of...

Banners

Moses built an alter there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means, “the Lord is my banner”)- Exodus 17:15 (New Living Translation) Flying the banner of our favorite sports team is a long-standing tradition. A quick search of the Internet will provide...

Influence

“Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself withcompassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 Influence. As coaches, we have it. The critical question that each of us must answer is,...

One Way to Play

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No onecomes to the Father except through Me.” – John 14:6 (Holman Christian Standard) A common coaching phrase is, “It’s my way or the highway”! This is usually interpreted as, get with the...

Strength through Weakness

 “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Holman Christian Standard) Our lives can change in an instant! Though consumed with our coaching responsibilities, life continues to happen around us. We...