New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. he old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Every season brings new players, new chemistry, new goals, and new experiences. No matter how long we’ve been coaching, there is...
Joy

Joy

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God…. – Isaiah 61:10 (ESV) I have experienced many joys during my years of coaching. Being part of a state championship football team; winning region titles; and celebrating victories over major rivals are...
The Caring Coach

The Caring Coach

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. – Psalm 32:8 (ESV) In my opinion, the most important profession in the world is parenting and the second is teaching. As coaches, that statement should stop up in our...
Adversity

Adversity

I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, = because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul. – Psalm 31:7 (ESV) “Why is this happening?” As coaches, we have asked ourselves this question many times. The pieces were in place for a...
He Loved Us First

He Loved Us First

We love each other because he loved us first. – 1 John 4:19 (ESV) While sitting around the table with several friends who love golf, the question was raised, “What motivates you to play the game?” The answers came quickly. One simply wanted to play better than he did...
How Do I Pray?

How Do I Pray?

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. – James 4:3 (ESV) It was a big game and as his team took the field, I asked the coach if there was anything I could do for him. His answer was quick and to the point, “Pray!” As we...