Swallowing Your Whistle

Swallowing Your Whistle

“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression, bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.” – Isaiah 1:17 (ESV) It had been a back-and-forth game and the officials were calling it tight. The whistles had blown repeatedly leading to constant trips...
Stop Fertilizing the Weeds

Stop Fertilizing the Weeds

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” – Philippians 4:8 (ESV) 2...
Excellence

Excellence

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-25 (ESV) Basketball coaching legend John Wooden once said, “Being average...
What Are You Thinking

What Are You Thinking

“For as he thinks within himself, so he is.” – Proverbs 23:7 Every action, good or bad, begins as a simple thought. Most coaches I know are busy people! However, sometimes we can be so busy, that we fail to to think through our actions. Thinking is important! As...
Hype

Hype

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” – James 1:22 (ESV) In the world of sports, thinking too highly of yourself is a dangerous road to travel. It’s an easy trap for athletes, coaches and teams to fall into. The media and fans often...