Adam was the quarterback for his high school football team. When asked, “What is your dream?” Adam responded with, “I want to be the starting quarterback and win a state championship.” Adam’s sophomore and junior year, his team went on to win two state championships, but he was not the starter. Half of his dream had come true. Senior year came and so did the second half of his dream. He started all year and took his team to the championship game; a third ring was added. However, in the locker room while everyone was cheering, Adam’s head hung low. He had accomplished his dream, so why was he so sad?

Everyone told him to go for his dreams, but no one ever prepared him for life after his dream was over. Adam realized too late that there was something larger to compete for, that life continues past the scoreboard.

We all need a mindset that renews our outlook on athletics. When we have a renewed outlook on how we play, coach, interact and compete, we realize that we compete for something more than wins; life is about more than championships. God has a deeper purpose for our sport and our competitive nature that lets us compete for something more. But what is this more?

Read the rest of the article to learn what this competing for more is.

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