4.20.20

“I pursue as my goal the prize promised by God’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14

 

Quote/Thought of the Week

“Even if you push the basketball, you have to be able to execute in the half-court in tourney time. The game gets squeezed.”” — Stacey Meyer, Greensburg HS

Quote came from 4/16/20 Coaches Roundtable.

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Coach’s Roundtable/Zoom

With the changing landscape in our society, where coaches are now stuck at home due to coronavirus quarantines, we are offering a free coaches roundtable on Mondays and Thursdays at 10AM Eastern Time (this week we had to shift to Tuesday to accommodate Coach Jameson).  Go to the HBCA Twitter/Facebook pages to the links to the zooms.

We appreciate our guests up to this point.  This week’s schedule is Monday 4/20 - Nate Hawkins (Heritage Hills) discussing “Dribble Drive Offense and Drills” and Thursday 4/23 - Matt Moore (Fishers) talking about “Flow Offense & Getting Bigs Involved.”

All of the Round Tables are archived on barrreevebasketball.com.

Dr. Dish Drill of the Week

Speed Stop Progression with Spencer Levy

Dr. Dish trainer, Spencer Levy, along with Jordan Lawley, take you through one of their favorite shooting drills here.

Get Your Sweat On with These Dr. Dish At-Home Fitness Workouts

We know it's a challenging time right now in many ways. Basketball training has definitely shifted for many players as most currently don't have access to public gyms/schools/facilities.

Coaches Insider Drills and Videos

One More shooting Drill with John Calipari — Univ. of Kentucky

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the One More Shooting Drill. This drill is a shooting drill but also emphasizes on how to pass the ball. The players must yell out "one more, one more" to the following players, then receive the ball and immediately pass it on to a wing player who also passes the ball then cuts to the basket.

This week from All-Pro Dad

10 Ways to Curb Anxiety in Children

Message from Coach Thompson

Be Thankful

As legendary college basketball coach Phil Marteli once said, “The most powerful thing that you can ever say is Thank You!” Having a mindset of being thankful for the things that others do for you and for the people and opportunities that the Lord has put in your life is incredibly important.

We get so caught up in living a fast-paced life as a coach that we too often overlook the importance and impact of sending a message of gratitude. This not only shows the person our appreciation for what they have done for you, but it also demonstrates their significance to you.

Here are ten ways that you can thank someone and show your gratitude today.

  1. Send a text message

  2. Send an email

  3. Send a postcard or thank you note

  4. Make a good old fashioned phone call

  5. Make an impromptu visit to this person

  6. Ask them to join you for lunch

  7. Offer help or assistance

  8. Invite them to do something with you

  9. Send them a gift card

  10. Send them a great book that you have read through the mail

When was the last time that you told someone thank you for something?

Who is someone that you need to reach out to today and thank?

When was the last time that you thanked God for all of the Gifts that you have in your life?

List the top five things that you are grateful to the Lord for?

FCA Message from Jason Brand & Billy Holder

Foolish Men

Ready

“For it is God’s will that you, by doing good, silence the ignorance of foolish people.” — 1 Peter 2:15

Set

Coaches cannot make everyone happy. We hear cruel and untrue remarks shouted at us from the stands every game day. “You’re not playing the right person—you don’t know what you’re doing—I could coach better than that in my sleep!” It is easy to dwell on these comments, respond to them with anger, or lash back at shouters in the stands. The difficult task is to respond as Jesus would respond, and we learn how to do that from his example in Scripture. Responding to ignorance is even more difficult when we are criticized for seeking to live godly lives. The Apostle Peter teaches us that actions speak louder than words when it comes to bearing witness before those who ridicule us.

We exhibit Christlike behavior in our coaching and in every area of life when we seek to demonstrate excellence in our leadership and a desire to do all for the glory of God. True leadership begins by example. Jesus led by example, and one example he set occurred on the cross when He prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Lk 23:34). Jesus was gracious and merciful even in death. Peter also described the blessings of responding to our critics in love. He wrote, “For it brings favor if, because of conscience toward God, someone endures grief from suffering unjustly” (1 Pt 2:19). As coaches who bear the name of Christ, let’s be sure our personal example is like His.

Go

1. How do you typically respond to those who criticize you?
2. How can Jesus’ example help you with coaching and every other area of life?

Workout

1 Peter 2:13–25

Overtime

Lord, I pray that You will be with me during moments in my life when I am tempted to lash out and not be the role model I should be. Walk with me each day, reminding me of the way You would have me act and of the promise that Your Word will not return void. Help me be a Christian coach and servant who will influence others to follow life with Christ. Thank You, God, for the many blessings You bestow upon me each day. Amen.

This devotional comes from FCA Resources.

 
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