The competitor inside of me yearns to win, doing what it takes to bring a team into the winners circle. Yet, what do you do when you find yourself a part of a team without any players? Sure, you might have some individuals who can make a play or two, but you can’t expect each teammate to be perfect when they don’t possess essential skills to succeed. This is where I find myself this baseball season.
Like a high school student who can’t add, read or write, some where along the way young people get neglected, promoted and pushed ahead without meeting appropriate standards. Currently, the NBA is seeing a similar dilemma as phenoms are great one on one players, but most don’t know how to move, set picks or space the floor when they don’t have the ball. Whether this is rooted in a lack of discipline, poor coaching or selfishness, every sport is in jeopardy of becoming a team without players.
Patience is a vital attribute while you wait to experience victory for the first time all season. Teachable pupils is also important to keep morale from slipping toward doubt, constantly correcting errors, mistakes and poor habits as they occur. The best thing you can do is live out Colossians 3:17, maintaining a positive attitude like a beacon of hope for sad faces. Until you taste the joy of victory, keep your head up as you make strides to develop players for the future.
What advice do you have for coaches who have inherited a team without players?
by Jay Mankus
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