Ive heard it said that "Doctor" and "Coach" are some of the only titles that completely describe who they are by what they do. Well said. Our first ministry in FCA is our Coaches and Cari and I got to see exactly who our Coaches were at this years Coaches Enrichment in Kerrville, Texas
We were blessed to have 5 coaches and their wives join us at Coaches Camp this year. We rode down with a special couple that we have grown close with through our time in FCA. Knowing firsthand the "calling" to coach and how it totally shapes your life, I wanted to take in what was on the mind of our coaches as I listened for the week.
The week said this: "I realize my influence, I want to be a better man (woman), a better husband (wife) and I want people to come to know Christ because they saw Him through my life.
There were about 150 coaches and wives there for our retreat. This was kind of a "perfect storm" from an FCA and sports perspective as Grant and Donell Teaff (Legendary Football Coach at Baylor), Neal and Shiela Jeffrey (Famous Baylor quarterback and speaker) and Randy and Carolyn Allen (State Championship coach at Highland Park) were are leaders of the conference.
So the whole week went like this: Neal would hit us in the mouth morning and night with these passionate talks all from life experience. He was incredible. If you've never heard his story, you need to. He speaks like a coach. He is passionate, and most importantly he realizes that we are in a game that we cannot lose. Randy and Carolyn Allen were a great aspect for the marriage side. Randy was able to set out a great deal of Godly marriage challenges for us through the calling of coaching and God's true design for marriage relations through one call. And then to cap it all off...Grant and Donell Teaff both told their individual story and challenge to us on the last day. Amazing. Try having Grant Teaff look at you and say that his this life is not about the years you are not garaunteed, nor the opportunities, but that you were conformed to the image of Christ Jesus in everything you did. It definetely redirected my steps.
Cari and I had a blast and were so excited to see our coaches relax and soak up alot of influence. It was amazing to see coaches who are very successful and great Godly family men desire that platform from pure and Holy motives, seeing that their lives will be used through sacrafice to change so many. And at the core of all these men, were their Godly amazing wives. With Coaching, these women have singular vision with their husbands and the same passion for influence that they have been called to. It was a great week, and we only hope to continue this great ministry under the umbrella of FCA.
