Thanks @MVP_Mindset for this masterpiece from @SteveKerr on the importance of culture and including JOY in PLAYing sport.

This is Coaching with Love in action. Well put @CoachDrinkwitz !

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

The benefits of well-managed high school athletics: 1. Sports teams serve as the front porch and brand of the school. They are the reason for a school mascot, school song, and pep rallies. Sports create tradition. 2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk program for a school. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation, and structure for those who may not get it at home. Sports requires successful academic performance to be eligible. 3. The local community connects with the school district through sports. Athletes are discussed and celebrated in the local newspaper, on the radio, and on the news. 4. Fundraising: Booster clubs raise money providing everything from meals and uniforms to facility enhancements and travel expenses. 5. The student experience for non-athletes is enhanced because of athletics. The student body comes together to cheer and support their school enhancing school unity and togetherness. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, choir, and others have increased opportunities and a platform to showcase their talents on game days. 6. Sports creates and enhances tradition. Alumni come back for homecoming games and more to support and feel connected with their past. This valuable engagement enhances school support and creates fundraising opportunities. 7. Sports teach accountability to athletes. Playing requires successful academic performance to be eligible. 8. Athletics is the reason for a school mascot, school song & pep rallies.

Son, you outgrew my lap, but never my heart.

Your primary purpose in this life is to love. Love God, your family, your friends, your teammates, and yourself while you strive to be your best! That's where everything must start. - @ToddGongwer – Lead … For God’s Sake

We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Children are God's best gift...Oh, how blessed are you parents. - Psalm 127:3-5

The greatest gifts a Dad can give his children: -Love and honor their mother -Love them -Believe in them -Guide them -Spend time with them -Listen to them -Pray for them #FathersDay

I often say that everything I learned about leadership came, not from books, but from being a dad! With a 25 year old daughter and a 23 year old son, I can tell you that parenting is leadership. In this spirit, here are 9 lessons I learned about fatherhood and leadership. 👨‍👧‍👦

For I have chosen f him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him. - Genesis 18:19 (ESV)

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. - 3 John 1:4 (ESV)

Happy Father's Day to all Fathers and Grandfathers! May God continue to bless you and lead you to accomplish His plan for you and your family.

A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.

Dad – A son’s first hero; A daughter’s first love.

My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. - Jim Valvano

A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed and has faith in you even when you fail.

Surround yourself with encouraging people and be the type of person who encourages others.

Cherish the joy in PLAYing your sport!

This is incredible from @OU_Softball This is a product of coaching with love!