How Do You Want To Be Coached?
“I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them.” - Jeremiah 32:39 (ESV) It had been a demanding practice! Stamina and desire were being tested for both athletes and coaches....
The Narrow Gate
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” – Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV) Football is a...
Leadership
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” - Hebrews 13:7 (ESV) “What does leadership look like?” That was the question I asked the team as we began our morning practice...
Rise Above
“But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, ‘Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.’” - Numbers 13:30 (ESV) Zion Shaver has known obstacles all his life. Given up for adoption at the age of two, Shaver was raised in foster...
Be the Light
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14 (ESV) Have you ever been to an evening athletic event? Sure, you have! It may be difficult for many to comprehend, but before the advent of stadium lights, games were played...
Stop Fertilizing the Weeds
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about those things.” – Philippians 4:8 (ESV) 2...
What If Everyone Was Like You?
“The eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of you, nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. – 1 Corinthians 12:21 (ESV) People were hungry for sports as we navigated through the COVID pandemic shutdown. This certainly had a part to play in the...
Giving Your All
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” – Deuteronomy 6:5 (ESV) As a coach, I have always been interested in how to motivate athletes. How do you get them to willingly give 100% on every play? How do...
Perseverance
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12 (ESV) I have always believed that difficult times reveal character. In the arena of...
What Does God Think of You?
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 (ESV) I had just accepted the job as head football coach for a school that had never fielded a team. It goes without saying...
First Love
“Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the works you did at first; if not, I will come to you and remove your lamp stand from its place, unless you repent.” – Revelation 2:5 (ESV) I want you to strap into your time machine of youthful...