Tier: Tier 1

  • Line Chemistry

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    In hockey the three-player line is where the game actually happens. A devotional about the trust chemistry requires and what breaks it.

  • The Long Season

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    Hockey plays more games than almost any other winter sport at the high school and college level. A devotional about sustaining excellence across a dense schedule.

  • The Personal Record

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    In track and field, the most honest opponent you face is your previous self. A devotional about the personal record and what it means to compete against who you were.

  • False Start

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    The race ended before it started. A devotional for the athlete who was disqualified before they had a chance to compete.

  • The Invisible Athletes

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    The throwers, jumpers, and vaulters train for a moment that happens in a corner of the stadium while everyone watches the track. A devotional for the invisible athletes.

  • The Relay

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    Four athletes. One baton. The handoff happens in a window measured in meters and fractions of seconds. A devotional about what the relay demands from a team.

  • Weather, Surface, and Things You Cannot Control

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    Wind, rain, surface, heat. Track and field happens outdoors and the conditions are not consulted. A devotional about competing fully in what you cannot control.

  • The Circle

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    The softball pitcher is the only player on the field who touches every pitch. A devotional about the particular weight of the circle.

  • Small Ball

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    When the big hit doesn’t come, the game is won with singles, bunts, and stolen bases. A devotional about the discipline of small ball.

  • The Double Header

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    One game is done. Another one starts in an hour. A brief devotional for the space between games of a doubleheader.