It’s been a while since my last blog post — but I’ve been busy doing the work. The kind that happens behind the scenes, in the gym, in the community, and deep within myself. Over the past year, I’ve finished my term as President of 399 Sports and Recreation, helping raise over $10,000 on my way out of office, while increasing youth basketball and volleyball participation by 150%. Through Crafty Gemini Youth Development, we’ve also grown our senior recreation programs by 250% — proof that purpose and consistency always pay off.
I’ve also been developing two new business courses and refining my E4P Framework — Expectations, Preparation, Patience, Persistence, and Performance. But the greatest lesson this year didn’t come from a boardroom or a classroom. It came from the basketball court.
Earlier this year, I was asked to lead a group of young girls — ages 11 to 14 — in a 14U division. Most of them were new to the game, and we were competing against teams filled with middle and high school players. It wasn’t the setup I would’ve chosen, but the girls wanted me to coach, and I wasn’t about to let them down.
From the start, the season tested every ounce of patience I had. We lost most games by 30 points. We won one — in overtime — and came close in another. The rest were hard lessons in perseverance. I had to find joy when the scoreboard didn’t give me much to celebrate. I had to stay patient with the girls, the parents, my assistants — and myself.
But through it all, the girls kept showing up. They gave effort, they learned, they grew. And while our record ended at 1-8, I walked away undefeated. Why? Because I learned that success in life is about perspective. Even when the visible outcomes don’t look like victory, your consistent positive action and mindset ensure that you’re winning in the long term.
While the season tested my patience on the court, life off the court was full of blessings. Our programs expanded, our impact grew, and I found new clarity in my mission — to serve, teach, and inspire others through real experiences.
I’ve learned that patience is not passive — it’s a powerful form of faith. It allows you to keep moving forward when the results aren’t immediate. It keeps you centered when circumstances are tough.
So as I relaunch this blog and step into new ventures — including upcoming classes and the Inspired Business Coaching Podcast — my message is simple:
Be patient in all things. Stay aware. Keep working. Your moment will come.
Because I am patient, I am present. Because I am patient, I am prepared. Because I am patient, I am great.
— Coach B
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