Sep 11, 2019 | Diamond Devotions
His reputation preceded him, and it wasn’t good. For years, he did his own thing, often to the detriment of the team and those around him. He was selfish and everyone knew it. His reputation preceded him, and it wasn’t good, either. He wasn’t selfish, but he just...
Jan 3, 2017 | Diamond Devotions
Word gets around. People talk about you. For better or worse, you have a reputation. As a player, coach, or parent, your reputation precedes you. People watch you from a distance or up close, they see you coming their way, and immediately their minds are flooded with...
Aug 11, 2014 | Diamond Devotions
It is said that nice guys finish last. In order to win, we are taught, you must abandon your principles and do whatever it takes, on and off the field. Run over whoever is in the way. Take no prisoners. Make no friends. Nice guys need not apply. Only, from what...