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Category: Leadership Profiles

Faith and Leadership in Baylor Athletics

by Paul Putz | Jun 8, 2024 | Coaching, Identity, Leadership Profiles, Running The Race Well | 0

A conversation with Sophia Young-Malcolm and Juliana Smith on faith, sports, and leading well within Baylor Athletics.

Embracing the Unknown in Coaching

by Paul Putz | Apr 22, 2024 | Coaching, Leadership Profiles | 0

A conversation with Zakk Revelle, boys basketball coach and athletic director at Faith Academy in Marble Falls, TX.

James Naismith’s Basketball Philosophy: 13 Quotes from the Game’s Inventor

by Paul Putz | Dec 21, 2022 | Coaching, History, Leadership Profiles | 0

A look at the philosophy and perspective of basketball founder James Naismith, told through 13 quotes.

Competitive Maturity: Inside Out Reflections on Dave Aranda’s Coaching Philosophy

by Paul Putz | May 19, 2022 | Leadership Profiles, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Theologian and FSI Director John White offers his reflections on Dave Aranda’s coaching philosophy.

Dean Smith and the “Sacred Calling” of Coaching

by Paul Putz | Sep 28, 2021 | Coaching, History, Leadership Profiles, Theology | 0

A look at North Carolina basketball coach Dean Smith’s theological understanding of coaching.

Who Was Karl Downs? Exploring the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson’s Mentor

by Paul Putz | Mar 12, 2021 | History, Leadership Profiles | 0

As the man who mentored and inspired Jackie Robinson at a formative age, Rev. Karl Downs is one of the most important Christian leaders in American sports history. This article dives deeper into Downs’ life and legacy, including his views on sports and his involvement in the civil rights movement.

Going Deeper on Sports and Faith

by Paul Putz | Jul 7, 2020 | Coaching, Leadership Profiles, Mental Health, Running The Race Well, Theology | 0

Videos of talks from Christian leaders in sports on leadership, competition, mental health, and spiritual discipline.

John Hurst Adams, Church Leader and Civil Rights Icon—And Also Malcolm Brogdon’s Grandfather

by Paul Putz | Jun 8, 2020 | History, Leadership Profiles | 0

A look at the life and legacy of civil rights and faith leader John Hurst Adams, grandfather of NBA player Malcolm Brogdon.

Thoughts and Reflections on Michael Jordan and ‘The Last Dance’

by Paul Putz | May 18, 2020 | Identity, Leadership Profiles | 0

Paul Putz reflects on “The Last Dance” documentary and offers three points for Christians in sports to consider.

A Conversation With Cindy Smith, A Pioneer in Sports Ministry for Women

by Paul Putz | Apr 28, 2020 | History, Leadership Profiles | 0

In 1976 Cindy Smith was hired by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to direct their sports ministry programming for women. In this interview from 2017, Cindy talks about her life and pioneering role in sports ministry.

Let’s Remember the Life-Changing Legacy of Eric Liddell

by Paul Putz | Apr 17, 2020 | COVID-19 and Sports, History, Leadership Profiles, Running The Race Well | 0

Cindy White, Program Director for the Faith & Sports Institute Retreat, discusses the life-changing legacy of Olympic gold medalist Eric Liddell and explains why Christian athletes today should learn from his example.

Leadership Profile: John Westbrook

by Paul Putz | Mar 18, 2020 | History, Leadership Profiles | 0

Paul Putz, historian and Assistant Director of Truett’s Sports Ministry Program, looks at the pioneering legacy of John Westbrook.

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