OBCA

Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young.  Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

 1 Timothy 4:12

 What a great message for us all!  Basketball!!!  What a great game!  What a great opportunity to be a mentor to young people.  To work together with your team and compete in such an exciting arena is awesome!  The game parallels life in many ways.  There is so much to learn and gain from the opportunity to play and coach the game.

As coaches, we touch many lives.  We have such a great ministry to young people as well as others.  Besides our players, we are observed by many people.  Always know that the young minds that you come in contact with are impressionable and you will leave your mark forever with them.  It’s important to know the “message” and “impression” you want to leave with your players.  Of course we want these young men to be great players, but more importantly I tell our players we want them to be outstanding men, outstanding husbands, outstanding fathers and outstanding citizens.  This is our expectation for them.

There are great coaches out there!  Region 3 is certainly blessed with those outstanding types of men and women.  Many of you have left a good message and impression with me.  I thank you for the people you are and the good that you’ve given and shown me.

Practice is starting already.  Good luck this year!

“Be true to yourself.  Be true to those you lead.” – John Wooden

Ron Dunaway

Region 3 District Representative

Stilwell HS

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