I grew up in a very loving, Christian family that showed me from the beginning what true love was. Still, it took me a few years to realize that my faith didn’t revolve around my family, but around God—around who He is, and what He’s done.
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The Danger of Overconfidence
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As a player, some of my worst games came on the heels of a good game, a game where I performed either up to or beyond expectations. I guess that’s why, as a coach, I was always wary of the game following a big win. Would the team still keep their edge, or would they approach the next game with a little less urgency? Confidence is good, but overconfidence can make a team vulnerable.
God warns us of becoming overconfident spiritually. Through Christ we have everything we need to live the Christian life, but often we’re the most vulnerable to temptation when we appear at our strongest. That’s when we often let down our guard, relying on our own strength instead of on Christ.
Home Stretch: Jordy Nelson
When it came to matters of faith, I grew up going to church with my family on Sundays, but that’s about as deep as my faith went. I was a member of our high school’s FCA Huddle, and, while I may not have embraced it at the time, FCA did help me begin to see how faith and sports could be intermixed.
Rocket Man
On the day he became an international sensation, Jeremy Lin feared for his NBA livelihood. Has irony ever been so thick?
But then, who could blame him? The previous night hadn’t gone well. In the New York Knicks’ 91-89 loss to Boston on Feb. 3, 2012, the point guard’s statistical line was wholly non-descript: two points, two rebounds, one assist, one turnover and two personal fouls in 6 minutes, 36 seconds of floor time.
Subtleties of Serving (Serving - Chapter 12)
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When you are a sports legend like Coach John Wooden, the opportunity to give of your time and resources can be found waiting around every corner. People have been looking to attach his name to charitable causes and have been chasing him down for personal appearances ever since he became synonymous with college basketball greatness.
Wooden, being the servant leader that he is, has graciously accepted many offers over the years. He has visited numerous veterans’ hospitals and children’s hospitals. In fact, it’s organizations that support kids that really get his attention.
Agent of Change
High-profile sports agent Mike Moye’s faith story may forever change opinions about his chosen line of work.
The “Unlimited Minutes" Plan
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As a basketball coach, I’ve always put a big emphasis on communication among our team during practice on the court because, without it, players seem lost. It’s frustrating as a coach to watch mistakes occur when all it takes is a little talking to one another to get things corrected. I sometimes stop practice and ask the kids why they can get in trouble for talking in class, or how they can talk for hours on their cell phones, but when it comes to communicating on the court, they just won’t do it.
Truth or Dare
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She was ready to leave the locker room when a couple of friends called her over. "Try these," they said, as they offered her some small pills. "They give you energy and help you play better." Would she take the pills or turn them away?
Sound familiar? This is happening in our locker rooms, schools and hang-outs all over our communities. Student-athletes are fighting the social battles to get ahead and fit in. Many give in to the dare of this peer pressure.
The Four FCA Ministries - Four C's
This PowerPoint presentation communicates the FCA Vision, Mission and Values and describes the ministries of FCA: Coaches, Campus, Camp, Community.
Taming the Tongue
This is an article to help a sport chaplain or sport mentor to deal with the issue of cursing and vulgar language among his/her coaches and players. It helps clarify the issues, deals with the weaknesses of various external approaches and directs the reader to consider the matters of the heart which come to light in one's speech. It also prescribes an inside-out approach to the issue.
“What did I just say?”
If I weren't a huddle leader...
Plot of Skit:
Each person has an occupation that they would be if they weren't huddle leaders.
This is just a funny skit that gives all the huddle leaders a chance to be up front.
All of them sing the song with just one person at a time singing the last part…”a
farmer I would be. Give, Bessie, give. My baby's got to live.” Then they all do
their individual lines before repeating and adding another person.
Characters: As many as you want
Listed below is the song and some examples for you to use.
If I weren't a huddle leader, I'll tell you what I'd be.
If I weren't a huddle leader, a ________ I would be.
Pivoting
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One of my favorite aspects of the game of basketball is the pivot. Although it is a simple concept, it allows for a big impact on the offensive end. One foot must stay grounded, and the other can be extended a bit out in front or to the side and move around to create good passes, space, effective jabs and fakes, and give you an ability to slow down and see what’s open. Without pivoting, it’s difficult to make much happen.
Start Today
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As I write these devotions, I always try to challenge the readers with the questions at the end. I find myself beginning my final questions with "start today" or "today, how can you start…" In a society that is so goal-oriented, we sure procrastinate a lot. Why do something today that can wait until tomorrow? We say, "It can wait," or "I will have time later to get to it." Is it because we are self-serving, or because we simply aren't willing to do what it takes TODAY to make necessary changes in our lives?
Home Stretch: Andrew McCutchen
When I look back over my journey of faith, I can see how God worked through the powerful influence of my parents. When I was 8 years old, my dad got his first ministry position and became a youth pastor at Peaceful Believers Church in Fort Meade, Fla. Both he and my mother still live and work there today.
Freedom in the Lord
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During his Major League career, New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira has established himself as one of the premiere players in the game. The switch-hitting slugger lists two-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove award winner, three-time Silver Slugger award winner and World Series champion among many other records and accomplishments on his résumé.
Priorities and Gifts
- LT talk about priorities. List your top 5 priorities right now. Read them out loud. After hearing them are there any that seem out of place?
- He shared that we all have gifts. What are some of the gifts God has given you?
- How are you using those gifts? Are any of those gifts being used for your glory rather than God’s?
- Read Romans 12:5-7. Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Take a spiritual gifts test.
A Cyclone's Path
Rachel Hockaday immediately knew her season was over. In Iowa State’s opening match of the 2010 season, she jumped for a spike against Florida and landed awkwardly on her left leg, tearing her ACL. Like many injuries to college athletes, it was hard to swallow. How could such a promising career go sideways in the blink of an eye?
Heart of a Coach: Andy Lopez
As one of just three coaches in Division I history to guide three different schools to the College World Series—including one national championship—University of Arizona baseball coach Andy Lopez is considered among the game’s all-time elite. But past accomplishments aren’t what drive this veteran coach. Rather, it’s the God-given responsibility he feels to teach values and life lessons to his players.
Catching the Fever
You would never know it. Not by the welcoming smile or the calming spirit. You wouldn’t have a clue there was a time in Tamika Catchings’ life when she was shy, withdrawn and intimidated by the world around her. That description doesn’t fit the typical girl who would become the face of the WNBA.
But Tamika Catchings has never been one to conform to stereotypes. She was born with a mild hearing loss, which caused her to speak with an impediment and wear hearing aids (which she hates even to this day).
Changed Lives Change Lives
- Tomlinson is thankful. Why was he so thankful in his life?
- What does it mean to be an example as an athlete?
- He spoke of looking up to athletes before him. How are some of the athletes you have looked up too in your life?
- Read Philippians 3:16-18. Why is it important to be an example for Christ?
- LT is passionate about changing lives because his life has been changed. Paul shared the same feelings.
Love One Another
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Growing up and well into my adult years, I was a dancer. I’m sure some of you are thinking, “This is the Fellowship of Christian ATHLETES, not dancers.” But let me assure you, as a dancer, you have to be an athlete. We had to practice, commit to conditioning, eat right, get enough sleep, and compete. Dancing definitely took hard work, diligence and teamwork.
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