SPAN Athletics

11/13/2025

10/30/2025

Coaches are at the heart of creating a team culture where athletes aren’t afraid to own their mistakes—they see errors as stepping stones to success, not setbacks to hide. When coaches encourage open conversations after practice or games, it helps athletes reflect honestly, identify what can be improved, and take real ownership of their growth.
A great coach celebrates effort and learning, not just results. By focusing on practice, feedback, and hard work, coaches give athletes confidence that improvement is always possible, no matter the setback. Athletes empowered to take responsibility become more resilient and self-driven, seeing every challenge as a chance to get better.
Mistakes handled the right way can strengthen team bonds and character. When athletes learn it’s safe to admit errors, they’re more likely to support each other and bounce back together. By consistently modeling patience, honest feedback, and belief in each player’s potential, coaches lay the foundation for a team that thrives on growth and accountability.

10/26/2025

Keep showing up! Do all things for the glory of God. Colossians 3:23-25

10/23/2025

When we look back one day, it won’t matter who had the fastest sprint time, the highest batting average, or the biggest stack of trophies on the shelf.

It won’t matter whose name echoed through the stadium speakers… or if they were ever called “the MVP.”

It won’t matter which team finished first in the rankings, or which coach said, “That kid is going places.”

Because when the cleats are eventually put away for good, the game-winning moments will fade—

but what will remain is WHO THEY BECAME IN THE PROCESS.

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We love watching our kids compete. We cheer loud. We celebrate every hustle play. And yes — we beam with pride when the scoreboard reflects their hard work.

But even more than their performance, I treasure what sport is building in them.

✨ Humility and stronger faith
✨ Integrity when no one is watching
✨ Resilience under pressure
✨ Grit and a relentless work ethic
✨ True teamwork and selflessness
✨ Grace — in both victory and defeat

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Because this season of life… it’s about so much more than the sport itself.

It’s about growth.
It’s about character.
It’s about shaping the kind of human they will be long after the scoreboard fades to black.

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Here’s to raising strong hearts — not just strong athletes.
Grounded leaders — not just star players.
Great humans… not just great competitors.

🖤⚾🏅
Lindsay Werkhoven Patrick Stacy Bates

10/15/2025

😂 How many sports parents can relate!

Check out SPAN_Athletics’s video.

10/08/2025

09/28/2025

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31

God continues to shape, challenge, and prune us—not to break us, but to make us more like Him and to bring Him greater glory. The race we are called to run isn’t always easy. There will be highs that lift us and lows that test us, but every step is marked out with purpose.

Keep running your race. Keep leaning on His strength. Even in the pruning, He is preparing you to soar.

09/09/2025

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t9FeGQzl2yTHM8TxPyCiU?si=yz_mY0RoSiynSNMokyP52A

09/09/2025

Great coaches do more than teach skills, they inspire confidence, build character, and help athletes unlock their full potential.

A coach’s influence reaches far beyond the game, shaping resilience, leadership, and lifelong lessons.

To every coach investing time, energy, and heart into their athletes: thank you for the difference you make every single day.

Our Coaches POV podcast and social series is kicking off this month. Stay tuned and comment below or tag your favorite coach(es) to tell them how great they are and thank them for their impact in your life!

09/06/2025

Faith over Fear.

Psalm 34:4

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”