Savannah Bananas outfielder and influencer RobertAnthony Cruz, also known as Coach RAC, keeps one thing in mind when things don’t go his way.
“Next time you lose, I want you to say these words: ‘God, thank you for the opportunity to build my character,’” Coach RAC said in a recent episode of his new podcast, “RAC Taught Me.”
Anytime Cruz loses a game, has a rough day or even falls on his face, he praises God for the opportunity to grow.
“Nothing will build your character like getting beaten down and losing. If I did not lose throughout my career, I would not have as strong of a relationship with God,” the outfielder explained. “Because my pride and your pride needs to be broken down little by little over time, and our losses give us an opportunity to remember that my life is not about me. Your life is not about you.”
“It is through losses that our character is refined. Because ultimately, what God desires from us is a humble heart before God and before man,” he added.
Coach RAC referenced Psalm 51:17, which reads, “The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.”
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Launching a podcast has been on Cruz’s heart for awhile, but between a busy family life and hectic work schedule, he wasn’t able to get it going until after the Banana Ball season ended.
“At the beginning of the year I fully intended on launching the @ractaughtme podcast to discuss faith, youth sports, and everything in-between,” he explained on Instagram last month. “When baby JaneWinslet was born, obviously this changed my plans for the year. If you notice me posting less this year, it’s because during season with the Bananas it is a rather impossible workload. I do my best to not let this workload interfere with these absolutely precious moments with my baby and my wife.”
“Now that season is over and I have much more time and energy (and sleep), it is finally time to get to work on something I have been genuinely so excited about for YEARS,” he continued. “It has been so much work to get this thing launched but I really believe He has given me a voice and some good stories to share and I think this can really do some good.”
“Whether you’re a baseball mom, a ball player, a banana ball enthusiast or just a friend, thank you so much for the kindness and support. Sorry for being MIA,” he concluded.
Coach RAC is using wins and losses to point others toward humility, faith and the kind of character that only grows through adversity.
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