tim_smith13

Holding players accountable is uncomfortable for both coaches and players. But having players fail because you won't coach, confront, or correct them, is unacceptable!

Immaturity vs Maturity: Pitcher leaves the pitch up in the zone and over the plate, hitter makes solid contact, line drive to centerfield. Catchable ball but is misplayed, error on centerfielder. Immature Pitcher: “My centerfielder made an error on a routine fly ball. My fielders made so many errors.” Mature Pitcher: “I missed my spot, left it up and over the plate too much. Hitter did his job. I need to make better pitches.” Mindset is everything. Accountability.

As an athlete, there’s no such thing as “having a bad day.” At any moment, you can reset your attitude and turn your performance around!

I played for Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, and Sean Payton. I studied under some of the greatest coaching minds in the history of professional football. And after the Lord saved me, I realized something that changed everything. Every single leadership principle that made those teams thrive is biblical. They just did it for the glory of man instead of the glory of God. Here is what I mean. Belichick taught us to do our jobs. Scripture commands us to work as unto the Lord, not for the approval of men. (Col. 3:23) Belichick held Tom Brady to a higher standard than anyone else. Scripture says to whom much is given, much is required. (Luke 12:48) Belichick cut the cancer immediately, no matter the cost. Scripture tells us that a little leaven leavens the whole lump. (Gal. 5:9) Belichick sacrificed personal credit and took responsibility for every loss. Scripture calls leaders to be servants first. (Matthew 20:26) Brady sacrificed personal stats for the good of the team. Scripture says do nothing out of selfish ambition, but in humility consider others above yourself. (Phil. 2:3) Brady could encourage a teammate and confront him in the same breath. Scripture says speak the truth in love. (Eph. 4:15) These men did not know they were pulling from eternal, biblical commands. But the principles worked. They always work. Because truth is truth whether the man wielding it knows its source or not. Now imagine this. If these principles built a two-decade dynasty in professional football with men who did not know the Lord, what would God do through His church if we humbled ourselves and followed the same playbook? What would happen in your marriage if you coached yourself harder than you coach anyone else? What would happen in your home if you cut the cancers of laziness, passivity, and selfishness? What would happen in your leadership if you stopped protecting your ego and started serving your team? The blueprint is not new. The playbook has been written for two thousand years. The question is whether you are willing to run it. I spent 10 years in the NFL and the best locker rooms I ever walked into operated on principles that Scripture laid out long before football existed. Stop looking for a new framework. Open the Book. And do your job.

@Coach_DBowling @Vikings Get those moves from @Coach_DBowling

When you're in Vegas and you get this video from your son... Proud Dad Moment (I think)...not sure where he gets it from?!?!? Thank you @Vikings & JJ for the impact down here in Alabama.

Nick Saban warned us. Greatness isn't given or taken. It's earned or lost by your mindset, actions, and systems.

Reminder about our 2026 & 2027 Prospect camp next week!!! Currently looking for student-athletes in both classes!!! Calhouncamps.com

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@chrislovelady2 Congratulations Cloey. You will do big things

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Thanks for the ride Coach. And buckle up Calhoun. The fun is just beginning Warhawk softball.

@Coach_DBowling @hattonhigh @Hatton_FTBall @Hatton_Softball Congratulations Coach! Thank you for your time & leadership. We’ll keep The #AnchorDown

Come join us for camp Monday & Tuesday! CalhounCamps.com

It's not too late to register!!! Would love to have you on campus and take a look prospective Warhawks!!! #TheProcessBegins

Best hire EVER!

@king_whitjo Agree Coach. No better person for the job