No Coach in the Spotlight
This Week's Theme: Becoming a Coach
Monday, February 26
Key Bible Verse: We were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become dear to us (1 Thessalonians 2:8b).
Bonus Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-14
An effective head coach can't be in it for himself. If he is in it for the perks or to further his own career, if he doesn't take the time to foster good communication, if he fails to respect the input of his staff, or neglects to build up the strengths of each player … the team begins to suffer.
The best coaches are servants in the background, providing a strong foundation for the staffs they're called to lead. When they do their job right, the players thrive.
Did you watch the Chicago Bulls win their six champion ships? Everyone knows that Phil Jackson was an important, integral part of the Bulls—the kind of coach who ends up in the Hall of Fame. But when people talk about the Bulls, whose names leap into the spotlight? Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Toni Kukoc, Dennis Rodman, Ron Harper. Jackson helped put the people in his charge in the best position to excel. The entire team benefited.
Rarely do you see a head coach projecting himself as the person responsible for the success of the team. He's always reflecting back to the players—always.
—Ricky Byrdsong in Coaching Your Kids in the Game of Life
Respond:
Think of some ways you can show off the players on your team.
Thought to Apply:
The horse never knows I'm there until he needs me.
Willie Shoemaker (jockey)
Adapted from Dave and Neta Jackson, Coaching Your Kids in the Game of Life (Bethany, 2000).
Inspiration from www.christianitytoday.com
