“There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” – Proverbs 12:18 Words are powerful, they have the power to build up or tear down. As coaches, the words we use to communicate with others say a great deal about our own character. Steve Alford played basketball under the legendary Bobby Knight at Indiana University.
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed, by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2 Dick Fosbury turned the track and field world on its ear during the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. For the first time, millions of viewers watched in amazement as the high jump technique known as the “Fosbury Flop” was unveiled. Using his back-first method, Fosbury won the gold medal in dramatic fashion with a jump of 7 fee…
“For as he thinks within himself, so he is.” – Proverbs 23:7 Every action, whether bad or good, begins as a simple thought. Coaches are busy! Most of us are so busy that we don’t take the time to stop and really think through our actions.
“They attack as warriors; they scale walls as men of war. Each man proceeds on his own path, and they do not change their course.” – Joel 2:7 When I think of warriors, usually images of Mel Gibson in Braveheart or Russell Crowe in Gladiator come to mind. In these characters we see courage, conviction and a sense of purpose that is larger than life.
He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.” – Genesis 28:17 Have you ever wondered what heaven is like? To a golfer, the closest thing to heaven must be the crown jewel of all golf courses—Augusta National. Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts created a golf environment unlike any other in the world. There is something about Augusta National that moves people in profound ways. Its breathtakin…