📖 Book of the week: Strength Coach for Christ, By Dr. Bill Burgos
📘 Book Recap: Strength Coach for Christ
Strength Coach for Christ is a 31-day devotional that uniquely blends the mindset of an elite professional strength coach with the heart of a committed follower of Christ. Drawing from decades spent in NBA locker rooms, training facilities, and high-pressure performance environments, Dr. Bill Burgos challenges readers to redefine strength—not as wins, titles, or physical power, but as faithful obedience to God.
Rather than focusing solely on athletic success, the book emphasizes spiritual discipline, humility, and consistency, showing how faith must shape how we train, compete, lead, and live.
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📖 About the author
Dr. Bill Burgos is the CEO of LONU a next generation AI based nutrition platform. He is also a highly accomplished strength and conditioning expert with extensive experience in the NBA, having served as the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks. He holds two Master of Science degrees in Exercise Science and Human Movement, as well as a Doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Behavior. Dr. Burgos has been actively involved in sports science, serving on the Jr. NBA Leadership Council, the NBA Sports Science Committee, and the NBA Gatorade Advisory Council, and was President of the National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association from 2015-2018. A veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force with 13 years of service, he has multiple professional certifications, including CSCS, RSCC, and FMS. Dr. Burgos currently resides in Lake Nona, Florida, with his wife, Noemi.
📌 Purpose and Scope
The purpose of Strength Coach for Christ is to help readers develop daily spiritual habits using principles familiar to athletes and coaches: discipline, repetition, accountability, and intentional growth. Each day’s devotional is short, practical, and designed to be easily integrated into a busy lifestyle.
The book is written for:
Athletes and coaches
Strength and conditioning professionals
Leaders and professionals in high-performance environments
Anyone seeking a deeper, more consistent walk with Christ
📊 Core Themes
1. Redefining Strength
Dr. Burgos reframes strength as spiritual obedience rather than physical dominance or competitive success. True strength is found in surrendering to God’s will, even when outcomes don’t align with worldly definitions of winning.
2. Faith in High-Pressure Environments
Using real-life stories from professional sports, the book explores how faith is tested in environments driven by performance, ego, and results—and how believers can remain grounded in Christ amid pressure and expectations.
3. Daily Spiritual Training
Each of the 31 devotionals includes:
A short Scripture
A personal or professional story
A clear, simple application
This structure mirrors a training program, reinforcing the idea that spiritual growth requires daily intentional practice.
4. Leadership with Humility
The book emphasizes servant leadership, integrity, and consistency, encouraging readers to lead by example both on and off the court.
🧠Why This Book Matters
In a culture that celebrates external success, Strength Coach for Christ offers a refreshing and grounded perspective on faith, discipline, and purpose. It speaks directly to those who understand training, competition, and routine—and shows how those same principles can be used to build a stronger spiritual life.
Whether you are an athlete, coach, leader, or someone simply seeking to grow closer to God, this devotional provides a clear, practical, and down-to-earth guide for pursuing Christ with consistency and courage.
📖 This is a book for anyone who believes faith should shape how we train, compete, work, and live.
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