Sports Archives

Coaching with Freedom and Frameworks

How can coaches help their players enjoy the game at the highest level and also perform their best?

Prayer Tips for Coaches

If you can learn to hit your knees on a regular basis, it’ll grow you in both the good times and the bad.

Run Your Race as an Athlete

Don’t waste your life seeking the approval of man. Live your life for God and run the race he has marked out for you.

The Identity Triangle for Christian Athletes

All athletes struggle with the pressure of performance. Find out how the identity triangle can help you in your athletic and spiritual lives.

The 1 Thing Every Christian Athlete Needs

One of the most common themes in the Bible is “struggle.” For Christian athletes, that means you’ll need grit.

What’s Your Pre-Game Routine?

49er tight end George Kittle reads a letter from his dad before every game. Here’s what you can learn from it- even if your dad doesn’t write.

We’re Talkin’ About Practice!

Practice is where you build the fundamentals both in sport and faith.

Who Are You Connected To As An Athlete?

Winning championships is great but an abiding relationship with Jesus is better!

Rules Without Relationship Equals Rebellion

This generation is highly relational and responds to a person who shows care and concern for them.

Getting Your Athletes to the Summit

As a coach, you need to know where you’re trying to take your athletes and it needs to be about more than just winning and losing.

The Power Of Intentionality

Jesus was the ultimate recruiter who used the power of the invite to change lives.

Playing With Freedom

Freedom comes from knowing who you are, who you belong to, and not holding on to past mistakes.

Seeking Approval as a Female Athlete

Everyone is seeking the approval of someone, but the sooner you understand why and how it works, the faster you’ll find freedom. Especially in sports.

Learning to Wait on God as a Coach

In the ups and downs of every season, coaches have to remember that they’re not in control. But the waiting season can be good if we train ourselves to learn from it.

Being Relationally Intentional as a Christian Athlete

When college athletes are recruited, the program is incredibly intentional about the relationship. Christian athletes should view teammates the same way.

What Are You Willing To Sacrifice?

Athletes are used to pushing themselves to the limit physically but what about spiritually?

Expectations vs. Experiences in Coaching

Good coaches have clear expectations for their athletes. Great coaches start with creating an experience.

Significance Over Success as an Athlete

Brian Beltramo shares about how easy it is to try to climb the ladder in sports only to find that it leads to nowhere.

2 Marks of a David-Like Leader

If you’re a coach or athlete, then you’re a leader. You’re either at David or a Saul.

Prominence vs. Presence for Athletes

As an athlete, are you more interested in what you get out of being on your team or what you can give to your team?

Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Sports

Spiritual gifts aren’t just for Sunday mornings. Identify your spiritual gifts and use them to make a difference on your team.

Overcoming Fear as a Christian Athlete

Fear can destroy performance for any athlete. But especially for Christians, there’s no room for fear.

How to Turn Around a Selfish Team in Sports

Transition your team from me to we by following these three bold steps as a Christian athlete.

Elevate Your Game as a Christian Coach

Ask these three gut-check questions to see if you’re the kind of coach who gets the most out of your athletes.

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