How Excellence Happens From 2000 to 2010, the Messiah College soccer program-the men's team and women's team combined-posted the best record in NCAA soccer: 472 wins, 31 losses, and 20 ties. Few programs were even close. Seventeen Final Fours between them during this time. Eleven national titles. Unbeaten streaks measured not only in games, but in seasons. How do they do it? What's their secret of success? They use what might be called "the Messiah method," seven disciplines that propelled these teams from decent to dynasty. They're seven disciplines that can supercharge your team, too. Whether you're leading a sports program or a business or a school or a church or any other organization, there's a proven method to achieve breakthrough performance-and to sustain it year after year. It's The Messiah Method. It's how excellence happens. Michael Zigarelli is a Professor of Leadership and Strategy at Messiah College and the author of several books. He's also a high school soccer coach and an avid student of the game. You can reach him at [email protected]

Dr. Marlin Lance, Ph.D., DCC, DPSc (Diplomat of Pastoral Science) is president of Messiah Method Ministries, Inc., a multi-faceted ministry of seminars dealing with marriage and family issues and preparing individuals for the field of Christian counseling. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College and Faith Baptist College and Seminary. He is an ordained minister and licensed member of the Pastoral Medical Association . He is a frequent guest on Vital Issues in the Christian Home, KHCB FM radio, Houston, Texas.

Dr. Marlin Lance, Ph.D., DCC, DPSc (Diplomat of Pastoral Science) is president of Messiah Method Ministries, Inc., a multi-faceted ministry of seminars dealing with marriage and family issues and preparing individuals for the field of Christian counseling. He is a graduate of Baptist Bible College and Faith Baptist College and Seminary. He is an ordained minister and licensed member of the Pastoral Medical Association . He is a frequent guest on Vital Issues in the Christian Home, KHCB FM radio, Houston, Texas.

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