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Tag Archives: John Calipari
Good Team Player
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was the featured speaker at Gov. Matt Bevin’s prayer breakfast on February 16, 2016. The main focus of his message was putting others above yourself. Calipari told of the time when former … Continue reading
Source of Energy
University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari tries to teach his young players the importance of playing hard at all times, not just when things are going well. He said, “…You can’t be energized because you made shots. You’ve … Continue reading
Listen to the Coach
Former University of Kentucky men’s basketball players have some advice for the highly touted crop of freshman players coming in—Listen to your coach! Those who have played for John Calipari know that he can come across as gruff and overbearing. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Sports
Tagged coaching, elders, Hebrews 13:17, illustration, John Calipari, winning
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No Slam Dunk
University of Kentucky basketball player Stacey Poole recently fumbled away a ball while trying to execute a flashy dunk rather than simply shooting a layup. When head coach John Calipari asked Poole why he didn’t just lay the ball in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged basketball, dunk, faith, illustration, Jesus, John Calipari, Matthew 25:21, servant, Stacey Poole, University of Kentucky
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Holding them Accountable
Coach John Calipari of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has found an unusual way to motivate his players to give their best in practice. If they commit a serious basketball transgression, he makes them get on a … Continue reading
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