Tag: baseball

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Changing the Game in Youth Sports

As a parent of kids who play youth sports I’m always interested in learning how to be a better parent of kids who play youth sports. Know what I mean?…



Matheny Manifesto

Favorite Quotes from “The Matheny Manifesto”

It’s that time again.  Baseball is in the air!  MLB Opening is an unofficial American holiday.  Who’s excited? I’ll confess, I haven’t been a baseball fan for that long.  It’s…



Flashback to Senior Sunday 2013

As the people of God we are called to be a light. A light shining in dark places, bringing hope to helpless situations, illuminating the lives of the lost to…



How to Live a Life of Character: Part 1

Your character matters. Character is your currency to influence the world around you for Christ. Would you say you are a person of high character? Of great integrity? We could…



Enjoying #22 for the Cardinals

I’m in my second season as a head baseball coach for Will’s PeeWee Dixie Youth Baseball Team. And we’re having a blast!  I’m not worried about my record as a…



Recap: Why My First Season as a Head Baseball Coach was a Huge Success

Last night my first season as a head coach for the Atlanta Braves (albeit PeeWee 7-8 year olds) came to an end as we lost in the first round of…



I’m 0-2 as a Head Coach, but this guy shines!

After last night’s loss I’m now 0-2 as the head coach of the PeeWee 7/8 year old Braves!  So far my baseball coaching career isn’t taking off.  But we did…



Because Sometimes God Seems Far Away

Far Away or Near? I remember a time when my son Will was about 5 years old and playing shortstop for his tee ball team. He’s a good ball player…