Peace in the Storm

Peace in the Storm

“The Lord gives His people strength; the Lord blesses His people with peace.” – Psalm 29:11 In the arena of sports, pressure is our constant companion. The coach’s heart pounds as he sends in the play that will decide the outcome of the game. The athlete has no place...
Are You Coachable?

Are You Coachable?

“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1 Legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden once said, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that separates the great coaches from the average ones.” I have had...
Are you even listening?

Are you even listening?

“Listen to my instruction  and be wise; don’t ignore it.” – Proverbs 9:33 “Are you even listening to me?” That has to be one of the most frequently asked questions by coaches of their athletes. Coaches make a living giving instructions and critiquing an athlete’s...
Specialists

Specialists

“So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”’ – Acts 9:17...
Joy

Joy

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 Can you remember the feeling of pure joy? It may have been years ago, yet the memories are still strong. A mud...
Hard Work

Hard Work

“Go to the ant, you slacker! Observe its ways and become wise.” – Proverbs 6:6 There are times when I feel the concept of hard work is a lost art. I jokingly tell people that I could always find a job simply because I’m willing to show up every day. As coaches, we are...