Proverbs 15:31-32

He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

This proverb shows the value of taking coaching. Uncoachable players rarely reach their full potential.

Proverbs 21:5

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,but hasty shortcuts lead to
poverty.

With all of the buzz in the sporting news about steroids, this proverb seems to be especially pertinent. I see steroids as a hasty shortcut that may win you a few games, but in the long run, it will seriously hurt you. Many athletes have been successful without the use of performance enhancing drugs. They did it by working hard and being mentally tough.

Proverbs 16:3

"Commit your actions to the Lord and your plans will succeed"

This proverb is fairly simple. When you surrender your plans to God, He will bring you success. Although, this doesn't necessarily mean success from our point of view. If you decide to put God first, it doesn't mean that you'll win games or championships. What is does mean is that you'll fulfill God's purpose for you life, which is what true success is all about.