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
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...Champion or Chump?
The line between being a champion or a chump is very thin. Isn’t it amazing that in one game, a coach can go from a genius to a complete idiot. The team that just won a big game is never going to lose again. The team that just fell apart is a bunch of bums who will never win again. The coaching roller coaster often takes us on a wild ride and we have to be well grounded to keep things in the proper perspective. Here is a truth for you…
What’s In a Name?
Game planning is not the same for every opponent. Somewhere on every coach’s 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 or Los Angeles Dodgers. In the NBA, everyone still wants to beat the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.