In this episode of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, we are joined by none other than Chris Burke, a rockstar athlete best known for hitting a series-ending walk-off home run in the 2005 National League Division Series that sent his team, the Houston Astros, to the NL Championship Series.

But today we are privileged to go beyond Chris’s baseball fame to take a deep dive into his professional career and discover his passion for parenting and coaching youth. We discuss the major challenges facing parents today who have kids in youth sports or who coach youth sports teams. Chris takes us home with a reminder of Colossians 3:23 – “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” – a verse Chris lives his life by and encourages his young charges to live their lives by in everything they do. Chris shares how learning to problem solve is one of the best parts of youth sports; why you shouldn’t be afraid to coach your best player; and the hallmark traits of those who go beyond being teachable, to being coachable. Finally, Chris walks us through the characteristics of a gifted communicator, and how to go about doing God’s work in your everyday life.

Whether you are a coach on the baseball field, or a "coach" in the office or at home, this episode is for you!

Hear more from Chris Burke!

Follow him on Twitter – chrisburke02

And check out his Coach Me Up Podcast with co-host Jimmy Dykes