Courage

“Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 We know courage when we see it! It could be the athlete who fights through fatigue to finish the game. It could be the...
Class

Class

“Set an example of good works yourself, with integrity and dignity in your teaching.” – Titus 2:7   We know class when we see it! It can be seen in the form of an extended hand to help a fallen opponent. It can be heard in a coach’s post-game comments when he...
Celebration

Celebration

“I will thank the Lord with all my heart; I will declare all Your wonderful works.” – Psalm 9:1 It’s important to celebrate the victories! I don’t mean just the wins, I’m talking about all the small victories that come our way every season. To the typical fan, a...
How are they different?

How are they different?

“Let your light shine before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 In a recent conversation with a small group of veteran coaches, a very interesting question came up. Someone asked, “How should our athletes...
Bath Tubs & Baby Seats

Bath Tubs & Baby Seats

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” – Proverbs 17:22 Sometimes the daily adventure of coaching just makes me laugh! Recently I was making preparations for a road game with my middle school football team. The year has been a...
The “Want To”

The “Want To”

“Then He said to (them) all, ‘If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.’” – Luke 9:23 “They just don’t have the want to that we used to have!”  I hear that statement made repeatedly when veteran coaches gather to...