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Jim Boylen Defensive Drills
Click on the following YouTube link to take a look at Jim Boylen at a recent clinic going through some of the Spurs defensive philosophy and breakdown drill work.
Message from Coach Thompson
Our Most Important Coaching Job...
I recently read a short blog posted on the All-Pro Dad website written by Tony Dungy. I have included it below. As I read this I thought about my own experiences as a father and how my kids have to grow up being the coach’s kids. It is a tough spot for them to be in and they are my biggest supporters, especially my daughter. It is also easy to miss the little things - but don’t. I will never forget getting advice from the first AD that I ever worked for, Jason Skomp. He told me that the most important job I will ever have is not a coaching job - it’s being dad. When I finally had kids of my own, I totally understood what he meant.
As head coaches, stress that to your younger assistants. I missed a lot of things as a young head coach because I thought I had to do everything. Looking back, those things really didn’t matter as much to winning as Jimmy’s and Joe’s did. Now, I make sure I schedule things that are important around my family’s activities so I don’t have to miss. We give so much time to young men as coaches and our families sacrifice. It’s not too much to ask for your players to practice or to make a sacrifice every now and then to accommodate your schedule. And, as Tony stresses in the blurb below - don’t want them to get to the next stage because it is easier. If you are on Facebook, I think the memories that pop up are gut-wrenching. Seeing my kids now and looking back at them at two years old in snow suits at our old house is tough. I know you are a busy men and women - but embrace and enjoy the moment.
The Best Parenting Advice I Ever Received…
I have been asked many times what is the best parenting advice I have ever received. For me, it goes all the way back to 1984. Our first daughter Tiara was just born and Ron Blackledge was an assistant coach with me on the Steelers staff. He had children already and this is what he told us.
He said that we were going to say a lot of times…
I’ll be glad when they are out of diapers.
I’ll be glad when they start walking.
I’ll be glad when they are in school.
I’ll be glad when they can drive.
And so on and so on. You’ll be glad when you get to the next stage when things get easier and your kids can help you out more and more. He then said, but I promise you it will all be over so fast, don’t ever say that. Enjoy every stage they are in without looking to the next stage because you’ll blink and they’ll be gone. That is exactly what has happened. So Lauren and I have tried to enjoy every stage with each child. Sure enough it has gone by really fast so I am grateful for Ron’s advice
Message from Jason Brand & Billy Holder, SW Indiana FCA
Dog Soldier
The Tip
“Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” — Luke 9:23The Game
When the Cheyenne Indians were going into battle, they had a warrior who rode out in front know as the “Dog Soldier.” What set this soldier apart from the rest was that he would lead his tribe into battle and when the fighting reached its hottest, when no one knew who would win, the Dog Soldier would dismount his horse and drive his stake into the ground. He was attached to the stake by a rope. Everyone knew that the Dog Soldier could be counted on to take a stand and fight to the finish. He was a leader because he was a servant.God needs people who are willing to take a stand for the right way of doing things. Who will drive their stake in the ground at practice, at home, in the classroom, at church? God is looking for us to fight for Christian morals and ethics as if our lives, and the lives of those who follow us, depend on our leadership. Jesus was the greatest “Dog Soldier” of all when he planted His stake in the ground in the form of a cross. He was nailed there to give us the greatest victory known to man. But the story does not end there. Jesus asks us to take up our cross daily and follow Him. Everywhere we go we are to drive our stake in the ground and protect those whom God has entrusted to our influence.
Crunch Time
1. How would your classmates, teammates, family, and community rate you as a “Dog Soldier”?2. Are you leading in such a way that others see you as having a servant’s heart?
3. Are you willing to take up your cross every day and follow Jesus?
Extra Shots
2 Chronicles 16:9; John 12:20–32; Romans 12:8
Overtime
Dear God, I pray that today as our team heads into battle against the prince of darkness, that You will give me the courage to stand. I pray that I will follow the example of the greatest soldier ever known, Jesus, by being a servant leader. Amen.2019 Southern Indiana FCA Leadership Camp
We have announced the 2019 Southern Indiana FCA Leadership Camp! It will be July 1st - 3rd, 2019 at Camp Illiana in Washington, IN. It will be for any student that will be entering into grades 6 -12 in the 2019-2020 school year. We are really excited about camp this year! Leadership Camp is a great place to send your potential student leaders to help train them in spiritual leadership, even if they don't plan on being in leadership it is still a great place for them to come and fellowship with other students from Southern Indiana. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Below, you can see a flyer for camp, feel free to share it and there is also a PDF available on our website.
2019 FCA Coaches Marriage Retreat
Contact Us
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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