“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’” – Matthew 25:21 (ESV) In coaching and life, our perspective on success often changes as we mature....

“Your eyes saw my unformed substance, in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. – Psalm 139:16 (ESV) Life is precious! We were reminded of that in 2016 with the tragic death of Miami Marlin...

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” – Isaiah 55:8-9 (ESV) Sometimes we’re too close to a...

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV) Injuries are part of the game. Blown out knees, separated shoulders and concussions are commonplace in the world of sports. These injuries can sideline an athlete...

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So, I do not run aimlessly; I...

“Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd and after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” – Mark 6:45-46 (ESV) My perspective of time has changed...

 “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 (ESV) As coaches, we often remind our athletes that they aren’t just playing for themselves. It is a regular...

 “In the first year of his reign, in the first month, he opened the doors of the house of the Lord and repaired them.” – 2 Chronicles 29:3 (ESV) Some coaches have a special talent for rebuilding programs. They are able to come into a new situation, quickly assess...

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Every season brings new players, new chemistry, new goals, and new experiences. No matter how long we’ve been coaching,...

“So if you have been raised with the Messiah, seek what is above, where the Messiah is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on what is above, not on what is on the earth.” – Colossians 3:1-2 It was a typical conversation between two coaches. Following a...

“Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity and dignity.” – Titus 2:7 It’s difficult losing a good friend. Bob was a gifted athlete; he lettered in basketball and baseball in high school and attended college on a...

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians...