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Devotionals addressing the unique spiritual and cultural dynamics of specific sports and athlete populations.
The skill is not complete until the landing is stuck. A devotional about the discipline of finishing the thing all the way through.
Gymnastics scores are assigned by human judges in real time. A devotional about competing in a system where the evaluation is partly subjective and always delayed.
Gymnastics asks its athletes to be aware of their bodies in extreme detail. A devotional about the relationship between gymnasts and their physical form.
Gymnastics is performed individually but scored collectively in team competition. A devotional about the unusual pressure and gift of the team gymnastics meet.
What happens below the water’s surface in water polo is what makes everything above it possible. A devotional about the invisible work.
The hole set is the most physically demanding and least visible position in water polo. A devotional about the battle in the center of the pool.
The power play in water polo gives the offense the best possible conditions. A devotional about what the advantage demands and what it costs when it’s wasted.
An exclusion foul removes you from the water and gives the other team a power play. A devotional about the individual decision that costs the whole team.
The counter attack in water polo happens faster than any set offense. A devotional about the transition that turns defense into a scoring opportunity in seconds.
When the whistle blows in wrestling, there is nowhere to hide. A devotional about the most transparent competitive environment in sport.