The Anointed

"I will set shepherds over them who will care for them, and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be missing, declares the Lord." - Jeremiah 23:4 (ESV) Some of the most influential people in my life have been coaches. It was a coach who instilled...

Values

 "For what does it benefit someone to gain the whole world and yet lose his life? What can anyone give in exchange for his life?" - Mark 8:36-37 Values are essential to effective leadership. Here's a simple definition: "Values are norms or principles which guide our...

Identity

"I am the gate. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance. - John 10:9-10 One of the driving questions of...
Role Model

Role Model

“In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized.

Heart

Heart

Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways, obey his commands, hold firmly to him, and serve him with all your heart and soul. – Joshua 22:5 (New Living Bible) How many times do we see athletes with all the physical tools fail to live up to their potential? Why does the athlete with everything going for him miss the mark and the one with limited ability bring home the prize?

What do you make?

What do you make?

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example And when the Good Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.

What is a Coach?

What is a Coach?

I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. – Luke 6:47 (New Living Translation)   What exactly is a coach? Are we mentors, teachers, tutors, instructors, or trainers?

Tenacious

Tenacious

I am determined to keep your decrees to the very end. – Psalm 119:112 (New Living Translation) Just give me the ball! You could see the tenacity in his eyes each time he took the mound.

Marriage

Marriage

Give honor to marriage and remain faithful to one another in marriage…. – Hebrews 13:4a (New Living Translation) As coaches, we have a lot on our minds. Our lives are a never ending merry-go round of duties and responsibilities.

Be Wise

Be Wise

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. – Proverbs 12:15 (New Living Translation) I was in my first year of coaching and I wanted to do things the right way. However, the junior varsity player was testing my patience.

Extra Strength

Extra Strength

“….because I know this will lead to my deliverance through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:19 (Holman Christian Standard) At times everyone gets physically tired and mentally exhausted. It’s interesting however, that not all people react to this condition in the same way. Some stop and withdraw from everything while others hit another gear and keep moving forward.

The Gift

The Gift

Do not neglect the gift that is in you…practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all. – 1 Timothy 4:14-15 Can you remember why you decided to become a coach? Many of us grew up playing the games and developed a passion for sports.

Team Cohesion

Team Cohesion

For as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body —so also is Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12 (Holman Christian Standard) While talking with a group of coaches recently, someone made the statement that players today are better than ever, but teams are not. Though I didn’t want to admit it, I knew it was true.

A Bigger Picture

A Bigger Picture

“Moral character makes for smooth traveling; an evil life is a hard life.” – Proverbs 11:5 (The Message) Do athletics build character? Many of us might laugh and say, “It must, because I sure have a lot of characters on my team!” But let’s get serious for a minute. As a coach, is building character an important part of your program?

Care

Care

"I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with My eye on you, I will give counsel.” – Psalm 32:8 The most important profession in the world is parenting, the second is teaching. As coaches, that statement should stop us in our tracks every time we see it. To me, coaching is teaching.

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New Devotion by Charles Gee

All coaches understand the call to “Huddle Up.” Though not everyone coaches on the field, court, or diamond, most of us gather to share ideas, address challenges, or plan strategies. In the corporate world, it’s a staff meeting. In the military, a briefing. When parents want to clear the air, it’s a family conference. We’re all coaching in some way, and there will always be a time to “Huddle Up.”

The Christ- centered principles in these studies help coaches and competitors reconnect, refocus, and reboot to meet daily challenges.

Charles Gee is Chaplain for the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association and has served with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for over 15 years. Drawing from personal coaching experiences, he writes weekly devotions encouraging coaches to use their platform to impact lives for Jesus Christ (scfcacoaches.org). A retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army Reserves, Charles lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC, with Kathy, his wife of 52 years. He has two sons, Jeff and Chris, two daughters- in-law, Kristin and Megan, and three amazing, competitive grandchildren.