Herbie’s Cabin

Wooden cabin in the pines at Ruidoso New Mexico, Herbie's Cabin lifelong friendship and faith

Herbie’s Cabin Every generation has that place. The one you return to — not just on the map, but in your heart. For me and a group of high school brothers from Brownfield, Texas, that place was Herbie’s Cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Since 1980, we gathered there — year after year — thanks to … Read more

Watering Your Own Grass

Portrait of Coach Stan Leech in a black suit and striped tie, smiling confidently against a black backdrop.

In spring 1989, coach Terry Morris taught the importance of “blooming where you’re planted,” emphasizing that fulfillment isn’t found in better circumstances but in embracing one’s current situation. Easter symbolizes transformation from within, reminding us that life can flourish even in hardships. Trusting God’s plan allows us to experience renewal daily.

Faith & Leadership: Work Heartily, as for the Lord

Portrait of Coach Stan Leech in a black suit and striped tie, smiling confidently against a black backdrop.

As March Madness unfolds, basketball fans everywhere agonize over brackets that inevitably unravel by the first weekend. It’s a season that reminds us of the unpredictability of competition and the importance of perspective. And yet, amid the chaos of missed shots and buzzer-beaters, valuable life lessons emerge—not just about basketball, but about life itself. In … Read more

Faith & Leadership: A Call to Serve

Portrait of Coach Stan Leech in a black suit and striped tie, smiling confidently against a black backdrop.

As I reflect on nearly four decades of coaching and directing athletics in Boerne ISD and teaching a weekly Bible study at First Baptist Church, one truth continues to shape my life; God is in charge, nobody else. This simple but profound reality has guided me on and off the court, in victories and defeats, … Read more