10.21.19
Quote/Thought of the Week
Coaches Insider Drills and Videos
ATtacking MEntality vs. Zone Defense
Watch as Coach Chris Mack discusses how his team attacks a zone defense. He talks about the importance of coach-team communication when the opponent plays zone.
Player Development
Watch as Coach Joe Golding discusses player development at Abilene Christian.
Dr. Dish Drill of the Week
Duke Finishing Drill: Catch, rip, attack
In this drill, Coach Sam Miller of Duke University demonstrates how to use the Dr. Dish CT shooting machine away from the basket to simulate multiple game-like actions and finish with a shot at the rim.
A Message from Coach Thompson
Ten ways to balance work and home
In a recent email from All-Pro Dad (CLICK HERE for the entire article) I was reminded of this important item for the upcoming season. As girls teams start this week and boys teams start here in three weeks, we need to remember that our most important job is the one we have at home. Leading our teams as coaches is a great responsibility, but what have we gained if we lose our families and neglect our leadership responsibilities there?
As you begin this new season, remember to keep your focus on finding balance between coaching and your responsibilities at home.
FCA Message from Jason Brand & Billy Holder
Starting Five
Ready
"Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer." — Romans 12:11–12
Set
Many times we think about the starting lineup for an athletic team and how we as athletes work to make the cut. What about God’s starting five—not five people, but five direct commands from His Word.
The verses above are commands from God. He starts the lineup by telling us to never be lacking in diligence. Diligence is a persistent and hardworking effort in doing something. As we continue on through the verse, we find the second command in the lineup is to serve the Lord. This is exceedingly important in the Christian walk. Verse twelve is especially direct. It sets three tasks we are to complete to round out the team. We are to rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, and be persistent in prayer. These three instructions are power-packed. They tell us to have hope, yet warn that we will face affliction. And through all these circumstances, which encompass much of our lives, we are to be faithful in prayer.
As athletes, we often know the diligence needed to have a great game, yet also know the pain of injury. If we adopt these verses as the “starting five” in our lives, they will sustain us against affliction. God challenges us to serve the Lord with enthusiasm, be joyful in hope, be patient in times of trouble, and above all be faithful to communicate all of our needs to Him.
Go
What affliction have you faced that brought you to the point of believing in God’s faithfulness?
How is your joy in serving Christ expressed when you are involved in athletics?
Look up Ephesians 1:18–19 and Jeremiah 29:11. What other benefits are there for those who believe in the Lord?
As a coach, which is the most difficult of these instructions to carry out??
Workout
Overtime
Lord, help me realize that because of Your sacrifice for me, I can be joyful, no matter what trials I face. Thank You for allowing me to serve You. Thank You for the hope that can only be found through a patient, hopeful, and growing relationship with You. Amen.
Contact Us
Coach Thompson - coachthompson44@gmail.com - @coachthompson44
Luke Zeller - lukezeller@distinxion.org - @lukezeller40 and @distinxion
Patrick Kohan - patrick@coachesinsider.com
Nick Bartlett - nick@drdishbasketball.com
Jason Brand - jbrand@fca.org