Welcome to the Dugout

The Dugout is a place to find faith-centered devotionals and reflections for athletes, parents, and coaches. Some entries focus on faith lived out On the Field—through effort, discipline, teamwork, and competition. Others speak to faith Off the Field, shaping character, identity, family life, and how we walk with God each day. Whether you’re navigating competition or carrying something deeper, choose the path that fits where you are today. Take what you need. Reflect honestly. And step back into life—strengthened and grounded.

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The Dugout

Commitment > Emotion

Commitment > Emotion

Jason Blevins

Emotion is loud. Commitment is quiet. Emotion feels strong in the moment. Commitment stays when the moment fades.

Commitment > Emotion

Jason Blevins

Emotion is loud. Commitment is quiet. Emotion feels strong in the moment. Commitment stays when the moment fades.

The Standard

The Standard

Jason Blevins

There’s a difference between a goal and a standard. A goal is something you chase. A standard is something you live. Goals change. Standards don’t. At Texas 96, we don’t...

The Standard

Jason Blevins

There’s a difference between a goal and a standard. A goal is something you chase. A standard is something you live. Goals change. Standards don’t. At Texas 96, we don’t...

Discipline and Growth | When Growth becomes Consistent with Daily Discipline

Discipline and Growth | When Growth becomes Con...

Jason Blevins

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. On the field, improvement comes from repetition, correction, and commitment. And the foundation of all three is discipline. Discipline is what you control. Growth is...

Discipline and Growth | When Growth becomes Con...

Jason Blevins

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. On the field, improvement comes from repetition, correction, and commitment. And the foundation of all three is discipline. Discipline is what you control. Growth is...

Foundation

Foundation

Jason Blevins

What you build on determines what you become. In sports, nothing meaningful is built overnight. No strong swing. No confident throw. No steady glove. Everything starts with a foundation — and...

Foundation

Jason Blevins

What you build on determines what you become. In sports, nothing meaningful is built overnight. No strong swing. No confident throw. No steady glove. Everything starts with a foundation — and...

Timing

Timing

Jason Blevins

Timing matters. In sports, a split second can change everything. A swing that’s early rolls over. A swing that’s late gets beat. A swing on time gives you your best...

Timing

Jason Blevins

Timing matters. In sports, a split second can change everything. A swing that’s early rolls over. A swing that’s late gets beat. A swing on time gives you your best...

Battles: On the Field

Battles: On the Field

Jason Blevins

Every athlete knows what a battle feels like. Some battles are visible — a tough opponent, a long game, a season that tests your endurance. Others are quieter — doubt,...

Battles: On the Field

Jason Blevins

Every athlete knows what a battle feels like. Some battles are visible — a tough opponent, a long game, a season that tests your endurance. Others are quieter — doubt,...