Then Jesus said, "Sit down and eat" - John 6:10 (Holman Christian Starndard)   How much is enough?  As coaches, we're in a constant search for more.  We never have enough pitching; we need more depth on the defensive line or we would match up better if we had more height.  Most coaches don't have the luxury of hand picking their teams, we must work with what we have.  Even if we recruit our teams, seldom do we get everyone we want.  Unfortunately, we tend to focus o...

"And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." - Colossians 3:17 (Holman Christian Standard) Game planning is not the same for every opponent. Somewhere on every coaches' schedule is a team that is not only talented, but also has the reputation for being good over a long period of time. In major league baseball it could be the New York Yankees; in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics come to mind; ...

I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you towalk worthy of the calling you have received. - Ephesians 4:1 (Holman Christian Standard) "I have come to a frightening realization. I am the decisive element on the track or on the field.

"A man's steps are established by the Lord...." - Psalm 37:23a (Holman Christian Standard) Coaches spend hours working with their athletes developing proper footwork. We realize that any skill, regardless of how simple or obvious it seems, has to be taught and practiced on a consistent basis. Wise coaches know that teaching proper footwork can be the difference between winning and losing.

"Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit." - 1 Corinthians 12::4 (Holman Christian Standard) How often do we hear an athlete referred to as "gifted"? When that word is used to describe an athlete, we usually think of a "star" player like Drew Brees, Mike Trout, or Kevin Durant. These men represent the "best of the best" in their respective sports of football, baseball and basketball.

Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and  reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God's heavenly call in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 3:13-14 (Holman Christian Standard) There is something magical about the beginning of a new season of Major League baseball.  Stadiums are packed with enthusiastic fans; memories of days gone by are relived as former greats throw out the first pitch;...

"When it was noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which is translated, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken  me?" - Mark 15:33-34 (Holman Christian Standard) Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you felt abandoned and alone? I remember such a time in my own life when it seemed as though the walls were closing in.

If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take us his cross daily, and follow Me.For whoever  desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Me, will save it. - Luke 9:23-24 In the world of athletics, coaches are...

"Master", said David, "don't give up hope. I'm ready to go and fight this Philistine." - 1 Samuel 17:32 (The Message) How do you know you're defeated?  When you quit!  Ten years ago, the gripping story of mountain-climber Aron Ralston made media...

Moses built an alter there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means, "the Lord is my banner")- Exodus 17:15 (New Living Translation) Flying the banner of our favorite sports team is a long-standing tradition. A quick search of the Internet will provide countless ways...

"Therefore as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself withcompassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12 Influence. As coaches, we have it. The critical question that each of us must answer is, "How are we using it?"...

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No onecomes to the Father except through Me." - John 14:6 (Holman Christian Standard) A common coaching phrase is, "It's my way or the highway"! This is usually interpreted as, get with the program or move on, it's your...