Basketball Tip for Coaches

Always give your best to all kids all the time regardless of their athletic capability, social economic status and parental influences.

Search the heart of each kid until you find their strengths while continuing to build on their weaknesses.

Talk about family values, being persons with good character, integrity and responsibility (and you lead by example).

Find ways to create a culture that embraces higher academic standards.

And never quit on a kid.

Adversity In Sports Teaches Life Lessons!

 "I'm not mad- in fact, I'm better, not bitter"

Top 10 negative things in my sports career that led to the positive shaping of a fulfilling sports career and the development of me becoming a meaningful life coach through sports.


1. Jealousy
2. Bullying
3. Lack of acceptance
4. Lack of trust
5. Deception
6. Loneliness
7. Unwanted peer pressure
8. Mainstream thinking
9. Excessive profanity
10.Selfish pride

~Not until you've gone through a variety of adverse conditions and situations can you fully appreciate the impact that sports can have on your personal life and professional career~

"Adversity has the ability to help student-athlete rise and reach a level of perfection that elevates their play and academic performance."

"Adversity also teaches good and bad things, but I also believe it's the one most important ingredient needed to help us develop, grow and sustain a meaningful life (worth living) that's full of unmerited grace, humility, selflessness, acceptance and unconditional love."

Basketball Tip for Today

Being a student-athlete means just what it says, student-athlete.

You are a student first and athlete second.

Don't allow your priorities to get out of alignment.

"There's no such thing as athlete-student!"

Thought For Today

"If I were you and you were me, would you do for me what I've done for you, if you were me and I were you?"

1. I loved you when you thought you were unlovable.
2. I forgave you each time you asked.
3. I taught you how to pray.
4. I healed you when you were sick.
4. I comforted you when you grieved over the loss of a loved one.
5. I gave you direction when you didn't know which way to go.
6. In times of trouble I picked you up and carried you through.
7. I gave you a spirit of discernment when your so called friends turned their backs on you.
8. I gave you living water (the word) when you were thirsty.
9. When you were dirty, I power washed you and called you into service for me, to spread the Gospel.
10. I'm with you now regardless of where you are in life.

Who am I?

I Am (Sweet Jesus)!

Basketball Tip for Today

A good shooter is someone who makes wide open shots consistently.

An excellent shooter is someone who makes shots while being contested by a defender consistently.

A good shot is considered an open shot. Coaches draw up plays to get open shots.

"If you (the player) can't make open shots and/or contested shots consistently, then you are considered a streak shooter and/or a poor shooter."

The Bible

The good book (The Bible) has answers to help anyone overcome anything.

Reading and meditating on God's words will give you the best antidote for all of your day to day problems and will help you live a sincere Christ-centered life.

"I faithfully stand on it."

Did You Know?

Back in the day.

Nearly 25 years ago, two of my teammates were current Oregon St. Head Coach Wayne Tinkle #32 and current Washington University Head Coach Lorenzo Romar (right of me).

Little did Romar know that his leadership, character and Christ centered life had a compelling impact on me becoming a unashamed Christ-centered person and leader.

And Wayne of course is still a good friend who has continued the success that he displayed during his college and professional playing days.