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Message from Coach Thompson
Put the Foot Down
It doesn’t matter if it is the beginning of the season, the middle of the summer, or two weeks to go in the regular season. If you have players who are detracting from the overall focus of what you are doing in your program you have to put your foot down.
“Bad body language is never quiet; it screams,” says Jay Bilas, and I agree. If you have players who are more concerned about what is going on with the officials and are sulking because of playing time; being coached to improve; etc. then it needs to be addressed. If you don’t it will only fester.
“Bad body language is never quiet; it screams,” says Jay Bilas, and I agree. If you have players who are more concerned about what is going on with the officials and are sulking because of playing time; being coached to improve; etc. then it needs to be addressed. If you don’t it will only fester.
Yes, we live in an entitlement era where many players feel they have never committed a foul or that it is always somebody else’s fault, but it is up to us to address and attempt to change poor body language, habits, and focus. If players choose not to change their habits, then they need to find something else to do. If these players are underclassmen then they can choose to go in another direction if they are not willing to change.
Ultimately, the foot has to be put down on poor attitudes, no matter what time of the year it is. Poor attitudes and bad body language has no place in your program if you want your program to get to where it is capable of going.
2 Timothy 1:7 tells us “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” This must be instilled in players if we are to get where we want to go.
Ultimately, the foot has to be put down on poor attitudes, no matter what time of the year it is. Poor attitudes and bad body language has no place in your program if you want your program to get to where it is capable of going.
2 Timothy 1:7 tells us “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” This must be instilled in players if we are to get where we want to go.
Message from Jason Brand & Billy Holder, Southwest Indiana FCA
Coach P
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“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Absolute futility. Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes 1:2
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These words from the book of Ecclesiastes ran through my mind my senior year in high school. We had just won the state championship the year before, but it seemed nearly everyone had already forgotten. The things of the world failed to satisfy my cravings for what was truly real, lasting, and meaningful in life. I was invited to an FCA huddle meeting where Coach Patterson, one of the school’s football coaches, was scheduled to speak. At a time when I refused the wise counsel of most adults, the idea of hearing a coach’s speech attracted me. The advice of a coach has tremendous influence and power because most athletes are conditioned at a young age to listen to and respect their coach.
Coach P. could have been a million other places that night - with his family, watching film, or resting at home. However, he came instead to the FCA meeting. He explained how we too could have purpose and meaning in our lives by accepting Jesus’ atoning sacrifice for our sins and dedicating our lives to Him. I gave my life to Christ that night, and I have not been the same since. Eleven years later I serve on staff full-time with FCA, simply because one man made a conscious decision to use his influence as a coach for Christ.
Coach P. was a great guy, but like every human being, he wasn’t perfect. I am sure he struggled in his walk with Christ. Sometimes we allow our failures to prevent us from making an impact for Christ. We forget God’s grace. I am eternally grateful that Coach P. made himself available for the sake of my salvation.
Coach P. could have been a million other places that night - with his family, watching film, or resting at home. However, he came instead to the FCA meeting. He explained how we too could have purpose and meaning in our lives by accepting Jesus’ atoning sacrifice for our sins and dedicating our lives to Him. I gave my life to Christ that night, and I have not been the same since. Eleven years later I serve on staff full-time with FCA, simply because one man made a conscious decision to use his influence as a coach for Christ.
Coach P. was a great guy, but like every human being, he wasn’t perfect. I am sure he struggled in his walk with Christ. Sometimes we allow our failures to prevent us from making an impact for Christ. We forget God’s grace. I am eternally grateful that Coach P. made himself available for the sake of my salvation.
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1. Am I using my influence as a coach for eternal purpose?
2. As a coach, am I conscious of my influence after a tough loss, or after losing my temper in the heat of the game?
3. What ways can I use my influence for Christ this week?
4. Extra Reading: Isaiah 40:28-29; Matthew 16:24-26; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 5:8-10
Father, forgive my sins. Forgive me also for allowing sin to interfere with my ability to reach others for You. Help me to rest in Your grace. Holy Spirit, guide me in using my influence for Your glory. Amen.
Luke Zeller - lukezeller@distinxion.org - @lukezeller40 and @distinxion
Nick Bartlett - nick@drdishbasketball.com
Dave Hudson - dhudson@fca.org
Jason Brand - jbrand@fca.org
2. As a coach, am I conscious of my influence after a tough loss, or after losing my temper in the heat of the game?
3. What ways can I use my influence for Christ this week?
4. Extra Reading: Isaiah 40:28-29; Matthew 16:24-26; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 5:8-10
Father, forgive my sins. Forgive me also for allowing sin to interfere with my ability to reach others for You. Help me to rest in Your grace. Holy Spirit, guide me in using my influence for Your glory. Amen.
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Coach Thompson - coachthompson44@gmail.com - @coachthompson44Luke Zeller - lukezeller@distinxion.org - @lukezeller40 and @distinxion
Nick Bartlett - nick@drdishbasketball.com
Dave Hudson - dhudson@fca.org
Jason Brand - jbrand@fca.org
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