Team

Team

“Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 It’s not easy to build a team! As coaches, we’re asked to...
Arrogant

Arrogant

“Listen and pay attention! Do not be arrogant, for the Lord has spoken.” – Jeremiah 13:`15   We must always be on guard against self-importance and arrogance. There is an old joke about four guys on a plane: a Boy Scout, a minister, the smartest man alive and the...
The Want

The Want

“More than that, I also consider everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Because of Him, I have suffered the loss of all things and consider them filth, so that I may gain Christ.” – Philippians 3:8   Coaches...
Overlooked

Overlooked

“I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments.” – Psalm 119:141 “I’m nothing but a glorified tackling dummy!” Those were my thoughts as I got bulldozed by Joey during our pre-game warmups. Joey was a high school senior, standing nearly six...
Joy

Joy

“I greatly rejoice in the Lord…” – Isaiah 61:10a I have experienced many joys during my years of coaching. Being part of a state championship team, winning region titles and celebrating victories over major rivals are but a few of my joyful memories. Seeing great...
Sacrifice

Sacrifice

“Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” – Ephesians 5:2 Great athletes know about sacrifice! To the casual observer, they make it look so easy. While making...