Lessons From Coach Chip Kelly (Re-Ordering the E-A-G-L-E-S)!

What can we learn from NFL Coach Chip Kelly (Philadelphia Eagles)? 

Chip Kelly entering his third season (after two winning seasons) continues trading his best players on offense and defense, sending Philly fans and pundits into conniptions, questioning his aptitude and sanity. Chip has endured being mocked and labeled Trader of Stars and Dream Killer.

Why? Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Chip Kelly in pursuit of bringing a championship to the Philadelphia Eagles is making every decision, conventional and bizarre, toward fulfilling his vision of success.

In shredding his roster, Coach Kelly’s Radical Moves Models Radical Steps of Faith. Here are 10 Lessons: 

1. Assess Your Team’s Ability to Win Before Moving Forward – Consider the Cost – Luke 14:28-33
2. Let the Vision Guide Your Every Action – Jesus in the Wilderness – Mark 1:9-15
3. Identify and Train the People You Believe Can Best Fulfill the Vision – Selection of Disciples – Luke 5:1-11
4. When Selecting Team Members Never Allow Outsiders to Define/Select Your Team Members – Who is my Mother or Who are my Brothers? – Matthew 12:46-50
5. Identify Proven/Talented People You Believe are Detrimental to the Vision – Naming Judas the Betrayer – Mark 14:17-24
6. Reclaim/Redefine the Mission of Your Team – Jesus Reclaims the Temple – Matthew 21:12-13
7. Stick to the Plan, Even When the People Closest to You Fail to Understand You –  I Must be in My Father’s’ House – Luke 2:43-50
8. Endure the Ridicule of the Moment Knowing the Vision will be Achieved – Jesus Endured Mocking ­– Mark 15:16-20
9. Believe the Vision will Lead to Many Great Victories – Belief Leads to Greater Works – John 14:11-14
10. Maximize Opportunities When They are Presented – Live Wisely…Making the Most of Opportunities – Colossians 4:5

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INSPIRED BY LOVE, 

Pastor Marcus J. Singleton