Jan 19, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
Sometimes coaches are a broken record. I know I am. I tell my sons and my players the same things over and over. There’s a reason for that: they don’t seem to get it sometimes. Beyond that, there’s another–better–reason: they just need to...
Sep 19, 2016 | Diamond Devotions
I don’t make it a habit to threaten the guys I coach. However, there is one topic I’m willing to threaten about. It regards the one thing I believe coaches and teammates should never tolerate. A player who treats his parents like garbage should face stiff...
Jul 19, 2016 | Diamond Devotions
Would you rather… Throw a perfect game or hit four home runs in a game? Leadoff or bat cleanup? Make a diving play to save the game or hit a walkoff home run? In each of those scenarios, the choices are really a matter of preference. Both are great outcomes in...
Feb 19, 2016 | Diamond Devotions
There’s nothing more entertaining than a first year coach. Determined to make his mark and assert his authority, he treats everything like it’s a big deal. He’s not going to let anyone get away with anything. I was once that guy (and still am...
Aug 19, 2015 | Diamond Devotions
I love the Bible’s honesty. It holds nothing back when talking about God or humans. God is holy and perfect. Humans are sinful to the core and in need of God’s love, grace, mercy, and encouragement. It also is very honest about life as it is for humans,...
