I want to welcome Coach Burns to Kent State. I believe Coach Burns has a lot to offer the University. However, I wish his view of spirituality included more than just "knowing what serving and giving is, giving back to our community, giving back to each other, being the best version of ourselves through our Flash for Life program."
Not that I have a problem with P.J. Fleck, but it seems that Burns will try to emulate Fleck at Kent State including his “Gopher for Life” program. At Minnesota, Fleck unveiled a “Gopher for Life” program, similar to the one he had at Western Michigan. The goals are “educating and developing the complete man — academically, athletically, socially and spiritually.”
For Fleck, spirituality doesn’t mean any particular religious belief. To him, the point is to believe in something bigger than yourself. For example, the team.
But I will argue that faith is most important because when we face challenges in life, we must believe that the Lord is with us. That is why I prefer to have a coach who has strong faith in God like D.J. Boldin, the head football coach at Lake Erie College. Boldin believes in faith, family, and football — in that order.
Former Kent State basketball head coach Gary Waters also understands the importance that faith has in our lives, and I would like to see more coaches like him.
In the video below, you will hear Waters share wisdom on what it takes to guard your heart, have integrity and bring a Godly balance to life, family and career.
Burns' secular approach to spirituality may have a great effect on his players, but I believe a faith-based approach to spirituality would be much better.
Nevertheless, I welcome Coach Burns to Kent State University and wish him and his family the very best.
Not that I have a problem with P.J. Fleck, but it seems that Burns will try to emulate Fleck at Kent State including his “Gopher for Life” program. At Minnesota, Fleck unveiled a “Gopher for Life” program, similar to the one he had at Western Michigan. The goals are “educating and developing the complete man — academically, athletically, socially and spiritually.”
For Fleck, spirituality doesn’t mean any particular religious belief. To him, the point is to believe in something bigger than yourself. For example, the team.
But I will argue that faith is most important because when we face challenges in life, we must believe that the Lord is with us. That is why I prefer to have a coach who has strong faith in God like D.J. Boldin, the head football coach at Lake Erie College. Boldin believes in faith, family, and football — in that order.
Former Kent State basketball head coach Gary Waters also understands the importance that faith has in our lives, and I would like to see more coaches like him.
In the video below, you will hear Waters share wisdom on what it takes to guard your heart, have integrity and bring a Godly balance to life, family and career.
Burns' secular approach to spirituality may have a great effect on his players, but I believe a faith-based approach to spirituality would be much better.
Nevertheless, I welcome Coach Burns to Kent State University and wish him and his family the very best.
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