he ability to push through trials, recover quickly, and keep moving forward with strength and faith. ⸻ “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” — 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ⸻ The definition of resilience directly ties to an athlete’s mindset and the Christian’s—we have to attack life with resilience...physically, mentally and spiritually. Pressure does not, cannot and will not

adjective re· ac· tive rē-ˈak-tiv  a: readily responsive to a stimulus b: occurring as a result of stress or emotional upset The word “reactive”  means to respond to a situation after it happens rather than taking initiative beforehand. A reactive person waits for things to occur and then responds, often out of emotion, pressure, or surprise, instead of being prepared and intentional. As an athlete, it’s easy to fall into a reactive mindset—only pushing harder when the scoreb

In life and sports, “almost” can feel like defeat, but it can also be the spark that pushes someone to the victory they’re chasing.

Might: The word might refers to great power, strength, and ability —both physical and inner. For athletes, it can represent the physical ability to compete and push beyond limits. For coaches, it represents the strength to lead, inspire, and build character. But in Scripture, “might” points us back to God’s power, which is far greater than our own. Scripture Amplification Ephesians 6:10 (ESV) "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." This verse remin

If you preach discipline but live undisciplined, you’re not a mentor—you’re a hypocrite.