A coach plays a special role in an athlete’s life. He or she helps to come through joyful and frustrating moments to reach something more than an athlete could even dream of. A coach leaves an imprint on an athlete’s heart.

I used to play different sports, so I had been coached by different coaches. Each of them had different approaches in coaching, and I knew that I was not able to reach my full potential by myself because I didn’t know everything, and I was not skilled enough at that moment. One coach emphasized that I had a basketball talent, and I shouldn’t only use it to achieve personal success. He told me: “I used to be a player in a team just like you. And I am sure that only when you play together with your team, you realize the power of teamwork.”

When I was a part of a varsity team, I decided to use my talents and my vision of the game for my team to get a championship. I was standing there on a pedestal and received not only a trophy for a top scorer but a university diploma — it was our fifth championship in a row. 

Jesus is the ultimate champion who fulfilled His mission. Father God, as a Head Coach, gave Jesus a game plan. He was born to die and to become a champion for you, me and everyone else.