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PLAN B
What’s Your Plan B?
As a high school basketball coach, I take my responsibility seriously—not just to help my players on the court, but to prepare them mentally and academically for life after sports.
Each year, I ask my student-athletes a simple question:
“What’s your ultimate goal?”
Almost every time, about 11 out of 15 players say, “I want to play college basketball and eventually go pro.”
My next question is:
“What’s your back-up plan?”
And usually... silence.
At that moment, I feel it’s my duty to share a hard truth:
Only 3.5% of high school basketball players in the U.S. go on to play at the college level. The odds are even slimmer for those who dream of going pro.
Let me be clear—I’m not here to crush dreams. If you want it badly enough, you should chase it. Work hard. Stay focused. Go all in.
But you also need to understand: Talent isn’t enough.
Here’s what it really takes to even have a shot:
Academics: It starts early. Good grades, good habits—6th grade through senior year.
Personality: Are you a good teammate? Are you coachable? What’s your attitude like—on and off the court?
Talent and Skill: Do you have the size, speed, strength, and technique? Do you study the game? Do you have court awareness?
Preparedness: Did you follow the NCAA timeline? Are you on track to meet eligibility requirements when you graduate?
If you can’t check most of these boxes—you're not ready. Not yet.
So I’ll ask you again:
What’s your Plan B?
Because every player needs one.
You are more than just an athlete. Let’s build a future where your success isn’t limited to the scoreboard.
Do You Really Love Yourself?
What Self-Love Means to Me
To me, self-love means honestly and objectively feeling good about who I am—while always seeking ways to grow and improve. It’s not about perfection; it’s about becoming a better reflection of the Christ who lives in me.
The only way I can do that is by continuing to pursue Him—daily, intentionally, and wholeheartedly. Scripture reminds us in 2 Corinthians 13:5, “Do you not realize about yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you?” We say it often, but do we truly believe it? The Word is clear: Christ dwells in the believer.
Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” If I really believe that, then why wouldn’t I feel good about myself? If I love Him, and He lives in me, then I must love the one He’s chosen to dwell in—me.
But here’s the tension: Does self-love mean putting myself before others? For me, the answer is no. I’ve always been someone who notices the struggles of others before focusing on my own. That’s not weakness—that’s my calling. That’s service.
Recently, I read that self-love can also mean having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. While that’s true in part, I believe that same regard should be extended to others. The danger isn’t in holding yourself in high esteem—it’s in thinking that your well-being matters more than someone else’s.
Serving others doesn’t make me smaller—it aligns me with Christ’s example. Colossians 1:27 says, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” His glory should be visible in us—in our actions, our compassion, and our daily walk.
So when I say I love myself, I mean I love the Christ in me. And loving Him means living for more than just myself. It's Loving oTHERS Like Him as well... Amen.