“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” – Philippians 4:11 You may think the grass is greener on the other side, but if you take the time to water your own grass, it would be just as green. It’s a natural part of the coaching profession to be in search of bigger and better opportunities. In order to move up the coaching ladder, we’re always in search of “greener grass.” Sometimes however, we get ahead of ourselves in the process.
“Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 There is something magical about the beginning of a new season of Major League baseball. Stadiums are packed with enthusiastic fans. Memories of days gone by are relived as former greats throw out the first pitch. Gone are the …
“One thing I do: forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 As competitors, it is critical that we maintain our focus. All too often, we have watched coaches and athletes become content with past accomplishment. It is so easy to think that we have “arrived.” Media experts are always predicting the outcome of the coming season.
“My grace is sufficient for you for power is perfected in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 Our lives can change in an instant! Though consumed with our coaching responsibilities, life continues to happen around us. We tragically lose players and coaching friends to accidents or illness.