Well, it is that time of year again and football is about to begin! The season is always such a journey and one that can also relate to us regardless of our circumstance or profession. As one of my great friends always says, “Sports is just a way for us to practice life before we … Continue reading “Living The Journey” Part I
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“The 1st Season” Is Now A Book!
You can now purchase the "The 1st Season" of Lessons From The Goalpost! What a great gift and resource for yourself, friend, family member, or co-worker. Enjoy 30 different messages in this 148 page book for encouragement in faith, purpose, relationships, and leadership. We hope that the book will not only help you grow but give … Continue reading “The 1st Season” Is Now A Book!
Game Day Flags
If you have been around our program on the day of a game, you will see "Game Day Flags" flying around campus and town. This tradition started a few years ago when I was coaching for the Fairhope Pirates. I had spoken with an alumnus that mentioned in his playing days, "Skull and Cross-bone Flags" … Continue reading Game Day Flags
Cart Before The Horse
What an odd picture that really illustrates the saying "Putting the cart before the horse." However this is a perfect picture of our mindset that exists from time to time. In today’s society we tend to want to be at the top of the ladder without climbing any rungs. We want to skip the maturity … Continue reading Cart Before The Horse
The “Energy Source”
It is the summer in the south and this time of year always has some specific characteristics. The presence of intense heat, thickness of humidity, a sweating glass of ice water, the sweet smell of honeysuckles, catching fireflies in a mason jar, and the feeling of gratitude for a cool breeze. This would all sound … Continue reading The “Energy Source”
A “Letter” from the Goalpost
Recently, seeing my own child graduate brings out a lot of personal emotion. I have watched her strive for great goals, believe in her faith, and discover her true self in the process. Anytime someone is dreaming big the real battle is always internal vs external. How do we battle the naysayers, personal doubt, adversity, … Continue reading A “Letter” from the Goalpost
One Drop at a Time
We had just finished doing our Tuesday Morning Agility Circuit and had called up the team for a morning message. The theme being emphasized was that "We Are All Difference Makers." In sports, coaches always say that teams are either getting better or worse each day. This can also be true in the difference we … Continue reading One Drop at a Time
Lessons from the Aisle Seat
I recently went to Frankfurt, Germany to work in a coach’s convention for the German Football League. The time there was an incredible experience and it was such a blessing developing relationships. This was my second football trip overseas and the travel requires a major adjustment with a plus seven-hour time difference. My flight from … Continue reading Lessons from the Aisle Seat
Remember The Name
Today is National Signing Day 2K19... What an exciting time for so many student-athletes across the country. A new opportunity and window of life just ready to be seized. An opportunity to be celebrated not just by the student-athlete but by everyone that has influenced this young person. Always remember it "Takes A Village" for … Continue reading Remember The Name
Focus On The Sword
I love the storyline and the battle scenes in the movie "Troy". I often use a certain moment in this movie to illustrate a point with my team and at home. Paris, the son of Troy's King Priam, has fallen in love with Helen of Sparta. The major problem is that Helen is also the … Continue reading Focus On The Sword
LESSONS FROM THE GOALPOST 