Youth Sports
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Why We Play
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Before the first practice, before the first game — a devotional about why playing is a good thing.
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Devotionals for youth athletes ages 12 and under, organized around a full season arc from pre-season through off-season.
Before the first practice, before the first game — a devotional about why playing is a good thing.
Before the games start, the team gets to decide who they want to be. A devotional about choosing the kind of team you play on.
Trying your best sounds simple. It isn’t always. A pre-season devotional about what effort really means.
Some kids score the goals. Some kids do the things nobody notices. A devotional about why every role on the team is real.
A good teammate isn’t just someone who plays well. A devotional about the specific things good teammates actually do.
Winning big can make you act badly. Losing can too. A devotional about how to behave after the game no matter what happened.
Everyone makes mistakes in sports. A devotional about what to do in the next five seconds after you mess up.
Listening to your coach isn’t just about being polite. It’s one of the fastest ways to get better. A devotional about why it matters.
Some games are harder than you expected. A devotional for the team that just went through something tough.
Your words can change how a teammate plays. A devotional about the real power of encouragement.