COACH MAHR's BLOG
Coach Mahr's Blog started May 2017 out of the desire to continue to share latest content that was being developed in his role as character coach. A simple expression will catch Coach’s ear and upon reflection and discernment the Holy Spirit gains a greater foothold in his consciousness and guides his words to create a woven thread.
A new blog is typically posted every 10 days.

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Love the Game Worry About the Rules Later
I initially heard this concept in a Bishop Baron podcast. He discussed how as a kid learning the game of baseball, his coaches focused on the sport’s […]
Coherence
I saw an excerpt from a 2016 article written by Frank Martela & Michael F. Steger titled, The three meanings of meaning in life: Distinguishing coherence, purpose, […]
Land and Expand
Land and expand is a business strategy focused on landing a small deal then using that success to nurture the customer relationship through excellent service. A company […]
Love’s the Only House
I have listened to the Martina McBride song, Love’s the Only House, for over 20 years. I bought the CD back in 2020 and added the song […]
Embrace Conflict, Be Uncomfortable
Often conflict and discomfort are required for success. Getting through the pain of starting an exercise program, developing a new skill, breaking an old habit, even having […]
Good Soil Still Needs Cultivating
I recently talked with my college position coach for the first time in a long time. During the conversation I thanked him for how he played a […]
Building Friendships
Building friendships entails investing time and effort into establishing authentic connections. These genuine relationships are rooted in trust, empathy, and shared experiences. By nurturing these bonds, we […]
The Game Knows
The game knows. It just somehow knows. There is something out there much bigger than us that grasps it all. Consequently, we don’t get what we want, […]
Ramble On
I previously detailed a Led Zepplin song, Stairway to Heaven, as a tribute to my cousin who passed away too early at the young age of 45. […]
A Presentation Without a Demonstration is Merely a Conversation
A Sales quip I first heard over 30 years ago came from the President of my employer, a man of great experience and knowledge – therefore wisdom: […]
Be A …, Not A … (Part 6)
When I was developing content in my role as a High School Football and Character Coach, I sketched out a bunch of lessons around the “Be A […]
Context
Context is the circumstance, environment, or background that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. It sets the terms of understanding and assessment. Context is […]
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Indifference
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