“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11 Every coach goes into competition with a firm game plan in place. Through countless hours of film study, we have...

“People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.” – Proverbs 28:13 Growing up, I remember getting a new basketball for my birthday one year. It was just what I wanted. After taking it out of the box,...

This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’ – Jeremiah 7:23 Successful coaches must have players that listen and are obedient. I’ll never forget the time I was coaching my...

“Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.” – Proverbs 11:11 If you have been coaching very long, you probably have developed a “thick skin.” It’s not easy being in the line of fire for criticism that can...

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” – 1 Samuel 16:7 As coaches we are always...

It all comes down to one game. The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers face off for the right to be called National Champions for the 2017 college football season. A price has been paid by the athletes and coaches who will compete in this rematch of last...

“Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.” – Proverbs 28:26 Have you ever thought too highly of yourself? I was guilty of falling into that trap as a young coach working with a very successful high school program. As...

“So if you are serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on...

“She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus –‘God saves’ —because he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21 (The Message) Titles often command great respect. The President of the United States is considered to...

“Tell them to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. John 6:10-11 How...

“Commit yourself to instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge.” – Proverbs 23:12 A great deal of our time as coaches is spent giving instructions. Day after day we teach, reinforce, and test our athletes in the skills of sport. We give chalk talks, run...

“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Life comes at us fast! As coaches we wear many hats and have more on our “To Do” lists than we have time...