ESPN college football analyst Bill Curry had a ten-year career in the NFL before becoming a successful college football coach.

As a player, he was under the direction of the venerable and mythic Vince Lombardi and the legendary Don Shula. As a coach he won two conference championships, was named the Associated Press Coach of the Year, and led the SEC in academic all-SEC honor roll selections.

Dear friend of Atlanta’s youth and coaches,

Steve Harkey introduced me to Coach’s Corner two years ago. I was skeptical because I am approached by many Christian groups who wish to utilize the athletic model, and while most are sincere, very few understand the delicate balance required to actually serve the needs of the athletes.

As Steve and I communicated, I asked hard questions about his ministry, his methods, and his personal availability to the coaches and youngsters. The more we talked the more I was impressed… by his sincerity, by his understanding of the Gospel’s relevance to modern children’s needs, and most of all by his willingness to do the gut wrenching work required in this kind of endeavor. I thought, “This guy lives out his faith by painting locker rooms and lining off fields right beside the coaches. I need to help him!”

As time has passed, Steve has allowed me to pitch in a little here and there. Each time I am renewed by his humility, his sincerity, and by his genuine concern for the young people. Each time I find myself asking, “What can I do to help next?”

If you are reading this, Steve has approached you. Please listen to him, look at what his ministry is accomplishing and find your own way to contribute. You will be blessed by it all, and more importantly, the young people of Atlanta will be loved, nurtured and ministered to in a wonderful and unique way.

Sincerely,

Bill Curry