Archive for 'Sports Culture'
First Wheelchair Golfer at St. Andrews
(Video Embedded Above) ESPN’s E:60 presented an inspiring story about Mike Reeder, a Vietnam War veteran that lost his legs in an explosion during combat, and yet one who excels at golf. Mike left an historic mark in golf on the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland, where he became the first wheelchair golfer [...]
Full StoryThe Role of Sports Ministry in the Local Church
After reading through the book, It: how churches and leaders can get it and keep it, I came across a chapter that challenged me to rethink the role of sports ministry in the local church. The author of It, pastor Craig Groeschel of Lifechurch.tv, points to a similar topic found in the book, Simple Church, [...]
Full StoryHow You Play Matters
This post is from a series of life lessons published in the “Be a Baller” booklet designed for players in a Baller Basketball league. With a win-at-all-costs mentality that has saturated all levels of sports competition, I proposed the following lesson. Does how you play the game of basketball, your character, matter? What should your [...]
Full StorySports Ministry Conferences
Through the years I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of sports outreach teams, camps, and leagues. But it wasn’t until I moved to Kentucky that I was exposed to individuals that worked as sports and recreation ministry leaders for a profession. Something within me began to click, in regard to what I wanted [...]
Full StoryNew Basketball Coaching Gig and Resources
I’ve had a growing desire to coach basketball for the last year or so. Here recently an opportunity presented itself to team up with a long time friend and former high school and college teammate as the assistant men’s varsity basketball coach, if it worked out with my work schedule. I have decided to take [...]
Full StoryBaller Action // BMX and Skateboarding Show
Baller Action, a division of Baller Athletics, is geared toward cultivating action sports. On October 31 we are producing a BMX and Skateboarding show at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. We have another show and league planned for youth after the first of the year. The league will consist of a once a week clinic/practice [...]
Full StoryDefining Success in Athletics
In the booklet, Be A Baller, John Wooden influenced many of its pages. The first life lesson is on the subject of defining success. How do you define success in athletics? What does success look like? John Wooden, 10-time NCAA Champion and one of the most influential persons in athletics and life, defines success as [...]
Full StoryBe a Baller // Life Lesson Booklet
For a recent Baller Basketball Camp in Redlands, CA, I created a booklet as a part of our player packages. The booklet was designed to encourage ballplayers to be the best they can be in athletics and life. The life lessons included a message from the basketball world as well as a comparable biblical concept. [...]
Full Story3 on 3 Basketball @ Staples // LA Live
Ever since the first time I discovered a host of basketball courts spread across the parking lots of Newport Beach, I have wanted to play in a Hoop-it-up tournament. I never got that opportunity to play in Hoop-it-up, but next week I will get my opportunity to play in a Nike 3 on 3 outside [...]
Full StoryNew Branding Strategy for the Y.M.C.A.
The family and I continue to get settled in since our move to Southern California. In addition to pursing the vision of Baller Athletics, I have taken a job with the YMCA in Highland, CA. While beginning an orientation in my new work environment, I was introduced to a new branding strategy for the Y.M.C.A [...]
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