S13E04 | Living Daily Amazed: Dan Wood
What if losing an eye helped you see for the first time? That’s what podcast guest Dan Wood explains in this episode. He also recounts his experience with cancer—a battle he assuredly did not win, but one God did. These experiences have given him a daily sense of amazement and dependence on God.
As the executive director of the NCCAA, he reflects on the nature of sports, explaining the passion which is destined for failure. The conversation explores modern developments such as NIL compensation and the transfer portal, while also highlighting redemptive aspects: how sports shape character, how coaches teach and mentor, and how the NCCAA prioritizes student souls above the game itself.
About our guest
Dan Wood has been the executive director of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) since 2000. A golf aficionado and former soccer player, he has served in Christian higher education for 44 years as a coach, faculty member, and athletics director. He developed the NCCAA Game Plan 4 LIFE (GP4L) and has published numerous articles. He and his wife, Kelly, reside in Greenville, South Carolina, and have two grown children and one grandchild.
Watch the YouTube episode here: On Mission with Dan Wood
