Over the years it has been no secret that I love writing
about Tyler Lewis (point guard at Butler U.) And now he is nearing the end of
his collegiate career (in the NCAA Sweet 16) and I am so proud of him. Even
when he was a young player I referred to him as an “orchestra conductor”; by
that meaning he has an incredible ability to set the tempo of a game to where
his teammates are in rhythm and thee opponents are out of sync. When it boils
down to it, you can have great talent in the orchestra but it will be a train
wreck if they are not playing together. If you think about it, no one ever
mentions the talent of the conductor, in spite of the fact that he is the glue
that holds it all together…
Check out what WinningMetrics.com (Advanced Plus Minus
stats) said about T when ranking the best APM’s in college hoops: “Number 1:
Tyler Lewis, #1 ***APM 11.70!!!!!! Don’t let the size fool you. This guy holds
Butler together.”
So if I were discussing the Butler Bulldogs I would talk
about different skill sets the guys possess, but when I got to Tyler I would
emphasize his understanding of what is needed for his team, as well as his
understanding of the opponent and what they want to do… (and by the way, could
mention his skill set at well; this can be shown through his efficiency ratings
and his assist-to-turnover numbers.)
The Scriptures are full of reminders to us (the body of
Christ) that we need to work as a team… each playing his part. In 1 Chronicles
12 we read of those that made up David’s army. The majority of the warriors
that are discussed are mentioned because of a specific skill set they brought
to the battle. But verse 32 mentions “the sons of Issachar” and doesn’t even
mention a skill set; just that they “understood their times, and what they
should do.” These guys were the “orchestra conductors” of the army… the true
point guards of the group.
We need to take time to understand what is needed to
reach the people we encounter… Learn your gifting and play your part! Work on
your skill set! Surround yourself with complimentary teammates!
And a super cool side note: It is important to have a
skill set too. As a coach I am always training players and encouraging them to
be “total players” that develop proper skills… including the ability to use
either hand. Check out verse 2 of 1 Chronicles 12 and you will see a group that
was included (recognized) for their ability to use “both the right hand and the
left to sling stones and shoot arrows from the bow.” I love it… Ambidextrous
Warriors!
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