Monthly Archives: October 2011

Staying Humble                                                                                                                Whether we win or lose, having a humble attitude is recognized as something to be admired in an athlete or coach.  Drawing attention to yourself may be entertaining for some, but is generally frowned upon.  People who brag … Continue reading →

Courage In the Fire!                                                                                                  Competitive sports take courage, sometimes we say guts, or that a person is so cool under pressure that they have ice water running through their veins.  I remember a player by the name of Pervis Ellison … Continue reading →

Common Ground As a coach, you are always trying to find ways to get athletes to choose your school, your program, and your team over others schools in your region, conference, and sport.  To do this, you need to know … Continue reading →

Stamina This week our focus is going to be on Elijah, a man who’s story can be read in 1 and 2 Kings (1 Kings 17-2Kings 2).  Elijah was a profit and served during the time that King Ahab ruled … Continue reading →

The Root As a chaplain for athletes, one of the most common things I encounter is an athlete’s frustration with a teammate or coach.  The first thing that I try to do, is to listen well, and see if I … Continue reading →