Footwork

Footwork

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. –Psalm 37:23 (NLT) As coaches, we spend hours helping our athletes develop correct footwork. We realize that any skill, regardless of how simple it seems, has to be taught and...
Better Than Average

Better Than Average

“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” – John 10:10 (NLT) Who wants to be an “average” athlete or coach? To truly compete means much more than to simply show up and participate. Great...
Represent

Represent

So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) As coaches, we often remind our athletes that they aren’t just playing for themselves. It was a regular practice for...
Keep Growing

Keep Growing

“Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.” – Isaiah 8:20 (NLT) Successful coaches are always learning! You can go to any clinic in the country and you will find the best coaches sitting on the front row. To...
A Coach’s Prayer

A Coach’s Prayer

Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving. – Psalm 69:30 (New Living Translation) Build me an athlete, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud...