As 61 years old, the drive of Los Angeles Charger’s head coach Jim Harbaugh still remains energetic, ready to attack every day.
“Blessed to be here and be able to wake up today,” Harbaugh said. “[To] Be 61 years old, be in the middle of the competition, be in Indianapolis by the scouting combine, and watch guys just go through some of the best times of their lives.
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Los Angeles Charger’s principal coach Jim Harbaugh answers a question during a news conference after defeating Denver Broncos in an NFL football match on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
“Very grateful and much gratitude for that.”
Blessed has an in -depth significance for Harbaugh, one who has been very open to his Christian values.
Harbaugh used the timeless saying, “faith, family, football” to describe his life. It is something he really lives with, with his faith as the leading power of the two pillars that come after that.
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“These priorities I can keep things right in mind if I can make sure I keep these three,” he explained. “It’s just the best advice I’ve ever received, it’s coming from the Bible: ‘Look at first the kingdom of God, and everything else will be added to you.’
“So that’s the priority. It’s the game plan and no one pays better interest than the Lord.”
Harbaugh is not the only athlete in the NFL who has exploited their faith, and has also been very open to talking about it.
Los Angeles Chargers, who runs back JK Dobbins, #27, is congratulated by head coach Jim Harbaugh after scoring against Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of a NFL football match on Sunday 8 September 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Take, for example, Houston Texan’s second year quarterback CJ Stroud. Harbaugh’s chargers lost against the Stroud and the Texans in the Wild Card round last month, and during his postgame interview, as many before, he thanked God for the opportunity to play the game he loves.
“First of all, all glory must go to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” said Stroud. “I feel so unqualified, but the Lord has qualified me to play in this great city, this great state, and I am just so grateful to the one I earn.”
Philadelphia Eagles ‘Saquon Barkley, Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels, Kansas City Chiefs ‘Patrick Mahomes, Atlanta Falcons’ Kirk Cousins, and so many others have also publicly tapped in their faith, and let it be known how much it drives them to And from Gridiron.
“It’s inspiring,” Harbaugh simply said when he was asked how amazing it is to see players openly discussing their faith.
In Chargers’ dressing room, Harbaugh explained how his team in all faiths is strong. He mentioned Punter JK Scott as someone who really embodies the three-word mantra he lives by.
Los Angeles Chargers Punter JK Scott, #16, against Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Revilas-prescribed images)
“He is our punter and he is one of the best players in the game. But he is also a brother in Christ and he is our team priest if you want,” Harbaugh said of Scott. “We get it daily, and just to see him be the kind of person he is, father whom he is, man who he is, and teammate, he is.
“Gosh, no one is better than us with chargers to have him and others – strong Christians like that. It’s pretty amazing.”
Harbaugh here to help
This season, Harbaugh’s coaching involves spreading information about a multi-layer prevention method to fight Covid-19, which remains a serious health question, even if the world is no longer in a pandemic.
From October 7, 2023 to September 8, 2024, Invivyd found that there were over 656,000 admissions, of which 112,302 were admissions to the intensive care unit, and over 58,000 deaths due to Covid-19.
Los Angeles Charger’s principal coach Jim Harbaugh throws a football on the field before the game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sofi Stadium. (Jayne Kamin-Concea-Published Pictures)
“As a coach, you will see people who are not in the game, on the game and gather without having that fear,” he said. “Proud to have collaborated with Invivyd. People think Covid is old news, don’t really like to talk about it so much. But the facts are still around, and [we] Don’t know the long -term effects.
“People are still getting sick, still hospitalized, some still die, especially those who are immunocompromised. It may be yourself could be someone you know, someone who is a friend or family. And there are opportunities, then talk to Your doctor – the bottom line.
