Even though this book is by Coach Tony Dungy, it’s not a book about sports. It’s a book about winning, not only in the game, but in life. It’s about being true to yourself and going against the industry’s norm. It’s about living a Christian life and making choices based on your faith and character, not because it’s the popular, cooler thing to do. In doing so, you not only win a championship in the game (as he did in the superbowl) but win a championship in life (as he did staying true to God, his Faith and Family). After all, what is a championship really worth if you betrayed your family, cheated on a loved one, broken the rules, and lost the respect of your collegues in the process.

The foreward to this book is powerful

We are blessed and privileged to write the foreword to a book that truly represents the power of God and the rewards of obedience to God’s Word.

On February 4, 2007, millions of people witnessed Coach Tony Dungy confirm his faith after winning the greatest award in football, the Super Bowl Championship. Coach Dungy made history as the first African American Coach to win the Super Bowl. Although that is significant, it is only a small part of his journey toward fulfilling his life’s purpose.

It has been said that we get good at whatever we practice. Coach Dungy practices proactive faith. This faith is not a gimmick or magic or the will of a strong mind. It is not a short-order request to receive what we want when we want it. Proactive faith is receiving everything that has been promised to us by God’s Word for His purpose and in His timing.

Because of his proactive faith, Tony Dungy has been able to climb many mountains. Great achievements require great effort, and Coach Dungy’s greatest accomplishment is that through it all, he has stayed obedient to God’s will.

Coach Dungy’s life displays his steadfast belief in God and his submission to God’s Word. His story is a guide for basic living and a confession of his belief in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This account is proof that Coach Dungy’s beliefs have sustained him consistently throughout his life.

To follow Coach Dungy’s life from his beginnings to the present is most inspiring. For him to have been rejected, ignored, praised, and denied – yet still maintain dignity, strength, and hope – is a testament to his unwavering faith. At times his choices have not been popular, but he has stood his ground. He has remained commited to the will of God.

The payoff of such faith is far better than anything the material world can offer. In this world, one can never be satisfied. The reward of remaining patient and obedient to the will of God is that Life becomes fulfilling and satisfying….complete.

Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”

We see a beautiful testimony of such faith in this man of courage.

-Written by Pauletta and Denzel Washington

I hope it touched you enough to go and buy this book.