A Change of Plans

A Change of Plans

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 Every coach goes into competition with a firm game plan in place. Through countless hours of film study, we have a...
Genuine Imitation

Genuine Imitation

“People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13 Growing up, I remember getting a new basketball for my birthday one year. It was just what I wanted. After taking it out of the box, I...
Obedience

Obedience

This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’ – Jeremiah 7:23 Successful coaches must have players that listen and are obedient. I’ll never forget the time I was coaching my son’s...
Criticisim

Criticisim

“Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.” – Proverbs 11:11 If you have been coaching very long, you probably have developed a “thick skin.” It’s not easy being in the line of fire for criticism that can come...
Outward Appearance

Outward Appearance

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7 As coaches we are always evaluating....
The Greatest Champion

The Greatest Champion

It all comes down to one game. The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers face off for the right to be called National Champions for the 2017 college football season. A price has been paid by the athletes and coaches who will compete in this rematch of last...