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Dear Freshman, As your coach, I want you to know that your talents and abilities are valued, but so are the qualities that make you unique. As you start your college experience, there will be challenges and pressures that can make it easy to lose sight of who you are, but I encourage you to stay true to your values and maintain your character throughout your time here. I want you to work as hard as you can athletically and academically, but remember that you are more than you

What comes to mind when you think about the Fourth of July? Maybe it’s family cookouts, community celebrations, fireworks, or the American flag flying outside your home. Maybe you think about the sacrifices made throughout our nation’s history, the sound of Taps being played at Arlington National Cemetery, or standing for the National Anthem before an athletic event. For me, it’s a combination of all of those things. But as a Christian, the Fourth of July also makes me think

Ever heard the phrase, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?” Nietzsche and Kelly Clarkson were both onto something, although I’m guessing Nietzsche didn’t expect his philosophy to eventually become a pop song. In athletics, weakness isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes the areas where you struggle are exactly where the most growth needs to happen. The key is being honest enough to identify those weaknesses and disciplined enough to work on them instead of hiding them, ma

As spring turns to summer, college life changes pretty quickly. NARPs, or what athletes jokingly call “non athletic regular people,” are thinking about summer jobs, vacations, internships, and having a little more freedom. For college volleyball players, summer looks a little different. Preseason comes fast, and what you do during those months matters. Summer is also one of those times when coaches learn a lot about their athletes without actually being around them every day.

Today's post looks at the parable Jesus tells in Matthew 21:28-32, and the message underneath it: sincerity matters more than saying the right words or making promises you don't keep. It's a parable about actions outweighing words, and about what's actually in someone's heart mattering more than what comes out of their mouth. That lesson lands hard on a college volleyball team, where a player's actions and her actual commitment to the goal are what determine whether the team

For college athletes, being an athlete is rarely just something they do. It becomes part of how they see themselves. Their schedule revolves around practices, lifts, film, travel, competition, recovery, and their teammates. They spend years being introduced by their sport, recognized for their accomplishments, and measured by what they can contribute to a team. That athletic identity can build confidence, discipline, resilience, leadership, and an ability to handle pressure,

Kobe Bryant’s 10 rules and how they relate to Biblical teachings 1. Get better every single day 1 Corinthians 9:24 says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” College athletes must constantly push themselves to strive for excellence. This encourages us not to lose focus and keep striving, no matter the challenge, to reach our goals and obtain success. Let this serve as a reminder that improvement

As the primary author of this site, you need to understand who I am as a person. I am sharing a personal story of faith, identity formation, and how these have shaped my life. This journey has been one filled with struggle and triumph; through it all, I remain passionate about helping others discover their potential in whatever way possible - whether this is through coaching or higher education. Being genuine and vulnerable as an author is important because it allows you (the