Armintie Price - Chicago Sky
Inspired by Joy

Key Verse:  "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." -  Psalm 118:24

• Armintie Price has faced many challenges in life.  What challenges are you facing in your life right now?

• Price finds joy in her relationship.  Why are relationships with teammates so vital to team success?

• Her mother came down with cancer.  It was a turning point in Price’s life.  How do you find joy in the midst of trial and stress?

• Read Psalm 118:24.  What does this verse mean to you?

Shalee Lehning-Atlanta Dream
Stand Strong in Your Faith

Key Verse: "These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world." - 1 Peter 1:7

• Shalee has been asked many times about giving up.  Why would athletes want to give up in their sport?  Is this a common feeling?  Explain.

Luke Putney-High School Athlete
The Extra Mile-Feel Your Heart Beat

Key Verse: " But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded."  -  2 Chronicles 15:7

• Luke went through a major brain surgery in middle school and lost his vision, but it did not hold him back.  How would you respond to such a circumstance in your life? Where would you draw your strength from?

• Luke’s wrestling coach mentioned that no one want to practice against him because he always goes all out. Is that how you practice?  What can you learn from Luke’s example?

Keyara Criner-Basketball
Perseverance-Overcoming Adversity

Key Verse: "Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom." -  Ecclesiastes 9:10

• Keyara had to overcome knee surgery, the death of her parents, and brother.  How would you handle all of these things if they had happened to you?

• Keyara had great friends surround her with prayers.  Why are positive friends so important during trials and tough times in life?

Kati Poppert-Nebraska Cheerleader/Athlete
Pay It Forward-Give Back What God Gave You

Key Verse: "Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have." -  2 Corinthians 8:12

• Kati is a great example of perseverance, and she has decided to give back what she has learned to others.  Why is it so easy to just focus on our own problems rather than help others with their struggles?

• Kati has displayed all the core values of integrity, teamwork, excellence, and serving.  How has she shown excellence in her athletic career?  What were the things holding her back?

Drew Brees-New Orleans Saints
One Day At A Time By Faith

Key Verse: "What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?" -  James 2:14

• Drew Brees talked about his team getting beat badly in the first half, but they never gave up. Can you think of a game when your team was down by a lot of points?  How did you and the team respond?

• What characteristics do you need as a player to overcome this type of deficit? 

Colt McCoy-Cleveland Browns
Leadership-Honesty

Key Verse: "Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people." - Proverbs 11:3

• Colt talks about being honest in every situation.  Where do you struggle with being totally honest?

• Honesty and integrity are main ingredients to a successful person/athlete.  How would you define both words?

• When you get into trouble in your sport or home, why is honesty the best policy?  

Andy Pettitte-New York Yankees
Pray, Pray, Pray

Key Verse:  "Always be joyful.  Never stop praying.  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

• Andy talks about praying at all times during his games.  Is that something you do as well when you compete?  Explain.

• As an athlete, why is it important to pray for your testimony?

• When is prayer most effective for you as an athlete/Christian?  How do you pray before, during, and after your games?