first road trip with the lax team has made some great memories. We are bonding even more as a team than ever.
Things included:
8 hour bus ride- now this is the best. We have the laughter..the fighting over what movie to watch next...the girls who don't say a word...the girls who are singing at the top of their lungs although they have in their headphone and no one else can hear the music...the girls who are asleep 5 minutes in.
the games- 13 players= 1 sub. No injuries allowed. My motto to the girls (although totally unrealistic): "If you get hurt, or if you get sick...I will make you run." This is the best threat for results...although in the pretenses of injury and illness it for sure is just "all talk."
vs Methodist- We won! 18-13. It was a close one but the girls fought hard.
vs NCWC- we'll see tomorrow! Game time 12:00!
the meals- there really is something about eating together. We enjoy each others company, get to know each other more. It is great for our team. Reminds me of Acts 2:42-47, all the believers eating and fellowshipping with one another.
Bible study- the girls who have been coming to Bible study have been really enjoying it. Tonight we talked about "not being good enough for God", a hard concept for some, but God is really helping the girls change their worldview...shattering the ones that have been formed by the world. I am so thankful. God is so good.
There's just something about a shared experience like a road trip. The girls are learning more about each other and bonding and just having a good time! Im praying that they continue to grow closer and continue to grow closer to the Lord all the while!
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Sunday, September 26, 2010
the life of a college coach
So this has been the longest time I have gone without blogging...and here's why: My life has been so incredibly hectic. So I just want to update you on the week I've had with some fun pictures and insight on the life of a college coach.
The beginning of our week we got all of our gear in, this is a picture of our team shirts to wear to practice weights and running. We had our first fall ball tournament on September 25 and thankfully our gear came in on time!
We had morning running Monday through thursday this week. I thought my team definitely needed conditioning before our tournament, and so we were up every morning at 6am ready to run! Thursday I surprised them and held up two envelopes; they had to pick one to figure out their workout...they were dreading it. It was such a joy to me to see their faces and hear their cheers when they found out their workout was: team breafast at Chickfila on coach. So we rested from running and had some great team time at our fav restaurant. If you notice in the picture...there actually isnt a table there: they were totally goofing off as always.
Thursday we also had team Bible study. EVERYONE showed up. I made them food and we talked about the lies of this world. We cut out pictures in magazines of diet ads and style watches and what not to wears and things that tell us success is life.We talked about how easily we can be deceived and the very first original lie with satan in the garden of Eden. I got to share my testimony and talk about how we can even be deceived that we are Christians when we may not be. I hope they took it in and thought about it! Praise the Lord that they were there to hear the gospel. God is good.
Friday was crazy. A fundraiser. I ordered 300 boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts to sell at Shorter. We realized it was going to be a LARGE task. This is a picture of the boxes in my car..I had to lay all the seats down in my SUV and I had just enough room to breath in the front and drive them from ATL to Rome. We sold them at Shorter, Kroger and then I went door hopping from one business to another trying to sell them. We sold all but about 35. I would say that is pretty good!
That night the girls came over to my house. My dad grilled out chicken for them and I made some pasta and salads to get ready for our tournament. They hung out and swam in the pool and we had some good quality team time.
FIRST TEAM TOURNAMENT: Shorter vs. Reinhardt, Shorter vs KSU
Shorter vs. Reinhardt: WE WON!!! WE WON OUR VERY FIRST SCRIMMAGE GAME!!
Shorter vs. KSU: We played an AWESOME game. It was our second game in the row...with ONLY one sub and we were winning at half time 4-2. We ended up losing 7-8 but I see it as such a victory because we had such an awesome day and played REALLY well the second game!
This morning(Sunday), to top my week off I ran a 5k with my friend Jordan Newberry! The Duluth Fall Festival 5k. We came 3rd and 4th in our age group and ran it in like 27:05. We accidently sprinted the first mile...I will NEVER do that again...it burned me out! Jordan even got a medal!!
Today I was exhausted from my long week. Long week=Long blogpost. So I decided to rest. And I know I can only find true rest in the Lord. "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62:1 So I finished the night with studying the Word. A small group Im in is studying Jonah and I am so excited because I know I am going to learn so much.
I've learned that in the historical context of Jonah the Northern Kingdom (Israell) is enjoying a time of peace and prosperity, worshipping God and enjoying him OUTWARDLY but INTERNALLY they are in a state of social, moral and religious decay. Jonah is reflecting this great problem. Jonah has a great problem in his heart. There is a discrepancy between his words and actions and his mind and his heart....Jonah is not living in harmony with God-- Jonahs heart reflects anger and selfishness while God's reflects mercy and compassion.
So the book of Jonah (and Im just learning about the introduction right now!) is to move us toward self-reflection...Is my heart living in harmony with God's heart? Do my actions reflect my doctrine and theology?
Think about it. Pray about it. Seek God's Word about it.
Now I have to go to bed. Goodnight hectic week, can't wait to see how this next one will be!
The beginning of our week we got all of our gear in, this is a picture of our team shirts to wear to practice weights and running. We had our first fall ball tournament on September 25 and thankfully our gear came in on time!
We had morning running Monday through thursday this week. I thought my team definitely needed conditioning before our tournament, and so we were up every morning at 6am ready to run! Thursday I surprised them and held up two envelopes; they had to pick one to figure out their workout...they were dreading it. It was such a joy to me to see their faces and hear their cheers when they found out their workout was: team breafast at Chickfila on coach. So we rested from running and had some great team time at our fav restaurant. If you notice in the picture...there actually isnt a table there: they were totally goofing off as always.
Thursday we also had team Bible study. EVERYONE showed up. I made them food and we talked about the lies of this world. We cut out pictures in magazines of diet ads and style watches and what not to wears and things that tell us success is life.We talked about how easily we can be deceived and the very first original lie with satan in the garden of Eden. I got to share my testimony and talk about how we can even be deceived that we are Christians when we may not be. I hope they took it in and thought about it! Praise the Lord that they were there to hear the gospel. God is good.
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Friday was crazy. A fundraiser. I ordered 300 boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts to sell at Shorter. We realized it was going to be a LARGE task. This is a picture of the boxes in my car..I had to lay all the seats down in my SUV and I had just enough room to breath in the front and drive them from ATL to Rome. We sold them at Shorter, Kroger and then I went door hopping from one business to another trying to sell them. We sold all but about 35. I would say that is pretty good!
That night the girls came over to my house. My dad grilled out chicken for them and I made some pasta and salads to get ready for our tournament. They hung out and swam in the pool and we had some good quality team time.
FIRST TEAM TOURNAMENT: Shorter vs. Reinhardt, Shorter vs KSU
Shorter vs. Reinhardt: WE WON!!! WE WON OUR VERY FIRST SCRIMMAGE GAME!!
Shorter vs. KSU: We played an AWESOME game. It was our second game in the row...with ONLY one sub and we were winning at half time 4-2. We ended up losing 7-8 but I see it as such a victory because we had such an awesome day and played REALLY well the second game!
This morning(Sunday), to top my week off I ran a 5k with my friend Jordan Newberry! The Duluth Fall Festival 5k. We came 3rd and 4th in our age group and ran it in like 27:05. We accidently sprinted the first mile...I will NEVER do that again...it burned me out! Jordan even got a medal!!
Today I was exhausted from my long week. Long week=Long blogpost. So I decided to rest. And I know I can only find true rest in the Lord. "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him." Psalm 62:1 So I finished the night with studying the Word. A small group Im in is studying Jonah and I am so excited because I know I am going to learn so much.
I've learned that in the historical context of Jonah the Northern Kingdom (Israell) is enjoying a time of peace and prosperity, worshipping God and enjoying him OUTWARDLY but INTERNALLY they are in a state of social, moral and religious decay. Jonah is reflecting this great problem. Jonah has a great problem in his heart. There is a discrepancy between his words and actions and his mind and his heart....Jonah is not living in harmony with God-- Jonahs heart reflects anger and selfishness while God's reflects mercy and compassion.
So the book of Jonah (and Im just learning about the introduction right now!) is to move us toward self-reflection...Is my heart living in harmony with God's heart? Do my actions reflect my doctrine and theology?
Think about it. Pray about it. Seek God's Word about it.
Now I have to go to bed. Goodnight hectic week, can't wait to see how this next one will be!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
whistle while you work (cont'd)
1. Read the blogpost after this one.
2. Read this blogpost:
And here is a perfect example of how I am a ridiculously amazing whistle blower. Tonight at practice..after blogging about the dreaded whistle...we had one drill left and you'll never believe what happened. First, here is what we're working with:
Notice..the tip guard on the end. It's just a little thing slipped on the whistle..I like it, because I chew on it..I doubt thats what its for though. Well, it caused me a slight problem tonight during practice. In the very last drill, we were about go so I started my normal "Ready, set, ...'insert whistle blow here'" -That's the norm, but what happened was slightly different. My ready, set was perfect and right when I was about to whistle, the tip guard blew off the whistle(probably loose from me chewing on it) and I blew a huge thing of air and nothing happened. As a good coach would, I kept my composure, a serious face and continued with the drill...YEAH RIGHT. I laughed soooo dadgum hard, because I was caught sooo offguard!!! Of course, my laugh caused everyone to laugh..and I was laughing so hard..I couldnt blow the whistle a second time. Man, it was great. Laughing in front of my team..some might see as a sign of weakness...I see it as just a fun time. I am the best coach ever...and yet I still hate whistles.
2. Read this blogpost:
And here is a perfect example of how I am a ridiculously amazing whistle blower. Tonight at practice..after blogging about the dreaded whistle...we had one drill left and you'll never believe what happened. First, here is what we're working with:
Notice..the tip guard on the end. It's just a little thing slipped on the whistle..I like it, because I chew on it..I doubt thats what its for though. Well, it caused me a slight problem tonight during practice. In the very last drill, we were about go so I started my normal "Ready, set, ...'insert whistle blow here'" -That's the norm, but what happened was slightly different. My ready, set was perfect and right when I was about to whistle, the tip guard blew off the whistle(probably loose from me chewing on it) and I blew a huge thing of air and nothing happened. As a good coach would, I kept my composure, a serious face and continued with the drill...YEAH RIGHT. I laughed soooo dadgum hard, because I was caught sooo offguard!!! Of course, my laugh caused everyone to laugh..and I was laughing so hard..I couldnt blow the whistle a second time. Man, it was great. Laughing in front of my team..some might see as a sign of weakness...I see it as just a fun time. I am the best coach ever...and yet I still hate whistles.
whistle while you work
whistle while you work...that's what I do...errr what I am supposed to do. But this is the thing: the one thing I hate about coaching is blowing a whistle. I dont know what it is about it, but I hate blowing my whistle. Last night I even forgot to bring it to practice. Maybe its because I feel like Im not good at it. My whistle blowing skills are slightly below par. It sounds very spitty and whispy lol. So before practice I guess I need to practice...blowing a whistle. Yuck for whistles...I practiced in my car once..but never do that. I think I almost blew out an eardrum..I think I might boycott them; a simple "GO!" can do the exact same job. Who thought a tweet would be better, but then again whenever you hear one you are likely to stop whatever you are doing and see whats up. So I guess I will have to put my inadequate whistle blowing skills aside and move on with my life, with this thought, and with a whistle in hand.
-Also, final update: This is how amazing God is: I have 16 players for my team! A goalie and 15 field players. More than I asked. I prayed for 15 and I received one more than that(Ephesians 3:20).
-Also, final update: This is how amazing God is: I have 16 players for my team! A goalie and 15 field players. More than I asked. I prayed for 15 and I received one more than that(Ephesians 3:20).
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
my "for real" look
Need an update on my transition into Shorter University? There's a whole article about it!
http://goshorterhawks.com/sports/w-lacros/2009-10/releases/070810dulaney
Shorter really is amazing, I don't know of another place that would be able to write an article like that with me talking about my relationship with the Lord. I'm not gonna lie though, some of the info is wrong! I was a two year academic all-american in high school not at Pc!! And only a two year most valuable offensive player in college!
Ps. Funny story, the picture of me in "my office" is actually a picture of me at Coach Warner's desk (we had to hide the pictures of his children). I was pretend typing while the screen was on lock and it beeped SO LOUD, I couldnt help but laugh...so we had to take a million pics to try to get me to look "for real" instead of laughing the whole time!
http://goshorterhawks.com/sports/w-lacros/2009-10/releases/070810dulaney
Shorter really is amazing, I don't know of another place that would be able to write an article like that with me talking about my relationship with the Lord. I'm not gonna lie though, some of the info is wrong! I was a two year academic all-american in high school not at Pc!! And only a two year most valuable offensive player in college!
Ps. Funny story, the picture of me in "my office" is actually a picture of me at Coach Warner's desk (we had to hide the pictures of his children). I was pretend typing while the screen was on lock and it beeped SO LOUD, I couldnt help but laugh...so we had to take a million pics to try to get me to look "for real" instead of laughing the whole time!
Friday, July 9, 2010
mess-ups..they happen...
I did it. Messed up in my new job. It was bound to happen, but I definitely didn't think it would. I took action in something in which I should have asked someone above me first. I went ahead and did it on my own, but had no idea that I shouldn't have done it. Now I know. I'm not gonna say what I did because it's not important; what's important is what I learned and how I know the Lord better through that situation. Some inserts from my journal:
I can always feel it BIG TIME when I am let down by others and when other people disappoint me but I must remember that I am no different than they are. I have the full capability of letting people down and messing up. I am not perfect, nor will I ever be...
But my sorrow is worldly. Today I wasn't upset because I didn't do my best to glorify God, I was upset because I have to own up to my mistake...I'm too worried about what people will think of me rather than having sorrow that I have let down God above all things...
But with all of that said, there is grace. I was given SO much grace in the situation and I am so grateful that although I am imperfect, Jesus sees me as righteous and perfect and he loves me all the more.
And here are some thoughts from someone way wiser than me. I am reading a book called Practice the Presence of God (a GREAT read) and it is the letters and conversations of a monk named Brother Lawrence about enjoying God in all things. Here are some things I learned that related to my situation:
That when he had failed in his duty, he only confessed his fault, saying to God, I shall never change, if You leave me to myself; It is You who must prevent my falling and change my faults. Then he didn't worry about it anymore.
That he had no concern; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, I am used to doing so: I shall never do otherwise, if I am left to myself. If I don't fail, then I give God thanks, acknowledging that it comes from Him.
These can be related to many different situations but in mine I just remember that I am capable of failing, letting others down because I am a sinner, I'm not perfect. And only God can help me and sanctify me, I shall always fail without God. I pray that I may glorify Him well in ALL that I do, but only with the help of Him am I able to come even close to doing so.
I can always feel it BIG TIME when I am let down by others and when other people disappoint me but I must remember that I am no different than they are. I have the full capability of letting people down and messing up. I am not perfect, nor will I ever be...
But my sorrow is worldly. Today I wasn't upset because I didn't do my best to glorify God, I was upset because I have to own up to my mistake...I'm too worried about what people will think of me rather than having sorrow that I have let down God above all things...
But with all of that said, there is grace. I was given SO much grace in the situation and I am so grateful that although I am imperfect, Jesus sees me as righteous and perfect and he loves me all the more.
And here are some thoughts from someone way wiser than me. I am reading a book called Practice the Presence of God (a GREAT read) and it is the letters and conversations of a monk named Brother Lawrence about enjoying God in all things. Here are some things I learned that related to my situation:
That when he had failed in his duty, he only confessed his fault, saying to God, I shall never change, if You leave me to myself; It is You who must prevent my falling and change my faults. Then he didn't worry about it anymore.
That he had no concern; for, said he, when I fail in my duty, I readily acknowledge it, saying, I am used to doing so: I shall never do otherwise, if I am left to myself. If I don't fail, then I give God thanks, acknowledging that it comes from Him.
These can be related to many different situations but in mine I just remember that I am capable of failing, letting others down because I am a sinner, I'm not perfect. And only God can help me and sanctify me, I shall always fail without God. I pray that I may glorify Him well in ALL that I do, but only with the help of Him am I able to come even close to doing so.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
god is so good
So let me tell you about Montana...15 coaches and 35 students headed to Two Moose Ranch in Glenn, Montana. It was in the middle of nowhere. But in the middle of nowhere you are always in the middle of somewhere--mountains surrounded us on all sides and the beauty of God's creation was astounding. AND GOD DID SO MUCH--The girls I met were awesome and here they are!
Three girls became believers over the trip and so many girls were encouraged to live a godly life outside of just saying what they believe. It was so neat to plan events and ways to pull each other out of temptation because we know there will be some along the way!
On the first row second from the right is Jessica, or Jess. She was my roommate in Montana and it was so great getting to know her. She is a GA for volleyball and loves the Lord so much. It was so encouraging to talk to her and it was so EASY. The common bond of Christ was all we needed to hit it off.
On the top row second from the right is Kristy Brown, the Assistant Women's BBall coach at Shorter and she is SO GREAT! She has such a love for the Lord and such a desire to pour into girls so that they may know more of Christ! I have learned so much from her and we also have just hit it off great! God is so good!
And my car:
My car was crazy! As a new coach, for some reason I was put as a driver for all guys and little Sarah! I drove an expedition XL so I had the biggest SUV out of all the coaches. I had 5 football players and a soccer player and then SARAH my life saver. I definitely needed a girl there with me. That picture explains it all--they said: "Now let's take one like how we annoyed her in the car!" and all jumped on me! Ha! So fun.
Montana was awesome, God did and is doing so much in the hearts of the students at Shorter University. I can't wait to see what this year will bring. By the way, I'm up to ten players!! PTL!
Three girls became believers over the trip and so many girls were encouraged to live a godly life outside of just saying what they believe. It was so neat to plan events and ways to pull each other out of temptation because we know there will be some along the way!
On the first row second from the right is Jessica, or Jess. She was my roommate in Montana and it was so great getting to know her. She is a GA for volleyball and loves the Lord so much. It was so encouraging to talk to her and it was so EASY. The common bond of Christ was all we needed to hit it off.
On the top row second from the right is Kristy Brown, the Assistant Women's BBall coach at Shorter and she is SO GREAT! She has such a love for the Lord and such a desire to pour into girls so that they may know more of Christ! I have learned so much from her and we also have just hit it off great! God is so good!
And my car:
My car was crazy! As a new coach, for some reason I was put as a driver for all guys and little Sarah! I drove an expedition XL so I had the biggest SUV out of all the coaches. I had 5 football players and a soccer player and then SARAH my life saver. I definitely needed a girl there with me. That picture explains it all--they said: "Now let's take one like how we annoyed her in the car!" and all jumped on me! Ha! So fun.
Montana was awesome, God did and is doing so much in the hearts of the students at Shorter University. I can't wait to see what this year will bring. By the way, I'm up to ten players!! PTL!
Monday, June 7, 2010
montana
Alot has happened since I have last blogged. I have really spent a period of wrestling with the Lord, learning to trust in him in all things and finding joy in who he is and the Lord is so GRACIOUS. A verse I have been praying for myself-- "Restore unto me the joy of your salvation" Psalm 51:12 and the Lord has totally been doing that!!
Within the past two days, these things have occurred. I got to talk to one of my recruits (by the way we are up to 7 girls!!!) that is definitely coming to Shorter. We got to have a gospel conversation in which she was able to say: Yeah I really want to know more about God and it is really helpful that I know that I can talk to you about these things. AWESOME!! PTL (Praise the Lord!!) This conversation excited me about sharing the gospel and telling her of the good news of Christ!
Yesterday I left for Montana. This trip has been hard for me. I do not feel known, none of the girls understand what has been going on in my life for the past few weeks but it is so comforting to know that we are known by the Lord and that he gives us everything we need always (phil 4:19). On the plane, I sat by a women who wasn't supposed to sit by me at all, we talked about the Lord and who he is and I got to lay out the whole gospel before her. She said she had never heard aything like it. She thought we had to earn God's love and work for it. NOT TRUE!! Thats the good news! I have no idea whether she asked Christ into her heart, but she asked GREAT questions and has a better understanding of what the gospel is. Her name was Sarah!
God really is restoring to me the joy of salvation: in myself and in others. You can be praying that my trip here goes well: that Shorter University students grasp the gospel and start to live it out on the campus of Shorter and on their athletic teams. Help me to be open with the girls who are my age, and continue to be bold with the gospel. I'm studying 2 Timothy:
"Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day."-2 Timothy 1:12
I want to know the God I love and serve. I want to know whom I have believed. I want to guard the gospel that the Lord has entrusted and fan into flame the gifts God has given me in order to do so.
Within the past two days, these things have occurred. I got to talk to one of my recruits (by the way we are up to 7 girls!!!) that is definitely coming to Shorter. We got to have a gospel conversation in which she was able to say: Yeah I really want to know more about God and it is really helpful that I know that I can talk to you about these things. AWESOME!! PTL (Praise the Lord!!) This conversation excited me about sharing the gospel and telling her of the good news of Christ!
Yesterday I left for Montana. This trip has been hard for me. I do not feel known, none of the girls understand what has been going on in my life for the past few weeks but it is so comforting to know that we are known by the Lord and that he gives us everything we need always (phil 4:19). On the plane, I sat by a women who wasn't supposed to sit by me at all, we talked about the Lord and who he is and I got to lay out the whole gospel before her. She said she had never heard aything like it. She thought we had to earn God's love and work for it. NOT TRUE!! Thats the good news! I have no idea whether she asked Christ into her heart, but she asked GREAT questions and has a better understanding of what the gospel is. Her name was Sarah!
God really is restoring to me the joy of salvation: in myself and in others. You can be praying that my trip here goes well: that Shorter University students grasp the gospel and start to live it out on the campus of Shorter and on their athletic teams. Help me to be open with the girls who are my age, and continue to be bold with the gospel. I'm studying 2 Timothy:
"Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day."-2 Timothy 1:12
I want to know the God I love and serve. I want to know whom I have believed. I want to guard the gospel that the Lord has entrusted and fan into flame the gifts God has given me in order to do so.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
good days..
Yesterday was a good day:
--I woke up in a new house with new roommates
--Went to my new job--Chicfila breakfast run on the way
--Met with a recruit who definitely wants to come to Shorter =)
--Got a phone call from a girl accepting a scholarship offer =)
--Got a phone call saying a girl isn't coming to Shorter =( (God is totally in control!)
--Laid in a small twin bed with my sister and made cat noises/harmonized in the most ugliest way ever while my new roommate Christy was listening in the other room (I have now come out of my shell and she knows how goofy we are!)
--Annndd had a wonderful visit from my boyfriend Sam who just came from his staff meetings in Gville! =)
Such a great day! God is good and provides in so many ways, through the good and the bad..the disappointing things and the uplifting things! "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."--Isaiah 55:9
--I woke up in a new house with new roommates
--Went to my new job--Chicfila breakfast run on the way
--Met with a recruit who definitely wants to come to Shorter =)
--Got a phone call from a girl accepting a scholarship offer =)
--Got a phone call saying a girl isn't coming to Shorter =( (God is totally in control!)
--Laid in a small twin bed with my sister and made cat noises/harmonized in the most ugliest way ever while my new roommate Christy was listening in the other room (I have now come out of my shell and she knows how goofy we are!)
--Annndd had a wonderful visit from my boyfriend Sam who just came from his staff meetings in Gville! =)
Such a great day! God is good and provides in so many ways, through the good and the bad..the disappointing things and the uplifting things! "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."--Isaiah 55:9
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