“Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7 “What does a leader look like?” That was the question I asked the team as we began our morning practice session. The...

“The slacker craves, yet has nothing, but the diligent is fully satisfied.” – Proverbs 13:4 Two talented quarterbacks, each very capable of leading our team. Deciding which one would start, in our season opener, was an easy decision for me to make. Jake was tall,...

The training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way. – 1 Timothy 3:8 I never want to take my physical health for granted. Genetics and diet play a major role in our overall health, but I know I have to work at it too. A trip to...

Everyone should look out not (only) for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus. – Philippians 2:4-5 It had been a long year, but it was finally over. My attitude was poor and I was tired. What I wanted...

I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 With a glance in the rear view mirror, I could see the fear in their eyes! Maybe it was the armed guards at the gate, or it could have been the barbed wire fence that stretched as...

The inexperienced believe anything, but the sensible watch their steps. – Proverbs 14:15 Small things can determine the outcome of a game. Years ago, I served as one of the coaches on my son’s 10-year old youth baseball team. It’s a common rule on this level for...

Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. – Luke 6:38 (NLT) Potential—the word has always...

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. –Psalm 37:23 (NLT) As coaches, we spend hours helping our athletes develop correct footwork. We realize that any skill, regardless of how simple it seems, has to be taught and...

"The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” – John 10:10 (NLT) Who wants to be an “average” athlete or coach? To truly compete means much more than to simply show up and participate. Great athletes...

So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” – 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NLT) As coaches, we often remind our athletes that they aren’t just playing for themselves. It was a regular practice...

“Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.” – Isaiah 8:20 (NLT) Successful coaches are always learning! You can go to any clinic in the country and you will find the best coaches sitting on the front row....

Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving. – Psalm 69:30 (New Living Translation) Build me an athlete, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be...