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 in...

"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 choice....

 "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness."- 2 Corinthians 12:9 (Holman Christian Standard) Our lives can change in an instant! Though consumed with our coaching responsibilities, life continues to happen around us. We tragically lose...

"...take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day,and having prepared everything, to take your stand." - Ephesians 6:13 (Holman Christian Standard) It was a pressure packed contest with neither team willing to give an inch. Every...

"Therefore, my brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, knowing thatyour labor in the Lord is not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:58 (Holman Christian Standard) Coaches love "grinders". A grinder is an athlete who succeeds through hard work...

"Not that I was ever in need, for I have learnedhow to be content with whatever I have." - Philippians 4:11 (NLT) You may think the grass is greener on the other side, but if you take the time to water your own grass, it would be just as green. It's a natural part of...

"She (Mary) will give birth to a son, and you areto name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 (Holman Christian Standard) Everything was perfect in my eight-year old world. Christmas was only a few days away and to say I was...

"And our hope for you is firm, becausewe know that as you share in the sufferings, so you will share in the comfort." - 2 Corinthians 1:7 (Holman Christian Standard) There are times in our lives when we are tempted to lose hope. No one is immune. Sometimes life kicks...

"Now three remain: faith, hope and love.But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 (Holman Christian Standard) We needed an identity. As the head coach of a new high school football program, this was just one of the many challenges to be confronted....