Spoiled

Spoiled

“We remember the free fish we ate in Egypt, along with cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic. But now our appetite is gone; there’s nothing to look at but this manna!’ – Numbers 11:5-6 As sports fans we can be fickle! We love our teams and if we are...
Growing Pains

Growing Pains

“Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.” – James 1:2-4 It’s my...
Peace in the Storm

Peace in the Storm

“The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11 In the arena of sports, pressure is our constant companion. The coach’s heart pounds as he sends in the play that will decide the outcome of the game. The athlete has no place...
Are You Coachable?

Are You Coachable?

“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1 Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden once said, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that separates the great coaches from the average ones.” I have had...
Are you even listening?

Are you even listening?

“Listen to my instruction  and be wise; don’t ignore it.” – Proverbs 9:33 “Are you even listening to me?” That has to be one of the most frequently asked questions by coaches of their athletes. Coaches make a living giving instructions and critiquing an athlete’s...