Making Time
“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...
What Do They See?
“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...
New Direction
“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...
New Beginnings
“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,...
Perspective
“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...
Role Model
“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...
Spiritual Strength
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (ESV) “Muggsy” Bouges was the the shortest man to ever play in the National Basketball Association....
The Law of the Inner Circle
“They helped David against the band of raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and were commanders in the army. For from the day men came to David to help him, until there was a great army, like an army of God.” – 1 Chronicles 12:21-22 (ESV) Leadership...
Excellence
“Then this Daniel became distinguished above all the other high officials and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him. And the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.” – Daniel 6:3 (ESV) Athletic excellence can be defined as an athlete’s performance...
How We Talk Matters
“Let no corrupting talk come out of our mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as it fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” – Ephesians 4:29 We talk to ourselves all day long. If that’s true, and it is, what are we talking about?...