Why Do I Coach

Not because I expect you to be P.E. teachers, though some of you will be.

Not because I expect you to be coaches, though some of you will be.

Not because I expect you to play in college, though some of you will.

Not because you are Olympic athletes, though some of you might be.

Not because we will always be State Champions, though we hope to be.

Not because the competition, any competition, is the big picture, or the final goal.

Not just so you can have fun, though I hope you do have fun.

Not just so you can be entertained, though we share many games and trips.

Not just to channel your excess energy, though I will.

Not just so you are out of your parents' hair for a while.

Not because of the financial empire I am accumulating.

Why Do I Coach?

Because life is more than academics, grades, and homework.

Because you are the future.

Because the season's journey is more important than the result.

To help you find self-worth and self-confidence in all you do.

To help you develop strong character and solid ethics.

To make you believe that "Together Everyone Achieves More."

To teach you that each member of the team is significant, and everyone contributes.

To watch you grow from 6th grade runts, to graduating Seniors.

So you can have something to cling to when life is turbulent.

Why Do I Coach?

So you will always remember how to dream big dreams.

So you will experience life, learn from it, and be better because of it.

So you will learn responsibility and time management.

So you will learn sportsmanship, teamwork and cooperation.

So you will learn mutual respect and courtesy.

So you will learn the importance of commitment and follow-through.

So you will learn to face failure and humility, but not crumble.

So you will learn to show pride without arrogance.

So you will learn that disappointment and success are both part of life.

So you will know it's alright to need help and to ask for help.

So you will have positive peer group and be strong enough to stay straight.

So you will learn to trust the people in your life.

Why Do I Coach?

So you will have a way to relieve anxiety, anger and stress in rough times of life.

So you will begin good habits to stay fit for life - and always be in great health.

So you will learn how to work hard, and play hard, and have fun doing both.

So you will always know there are people who love you.

Why Do I Coach?

So you will cherish each moment, and get the most life has to give.

So you can always "Do What You Love to Do."

And because your smiles and hugs are worth everything.

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So I found this poem that someone gave to me when I became a coach. I found it and I feel like it is how I truly try to coach. Here are a few other reasons that I would like to add.

Why Do I Coach?

So you can see that people other than your parents and friends love you and want what is best for you.

So I can do my best to be involved in your life so that later on we will be friends.

Its not about the scoreboard at all it's about accomplishments.

Its really about life after sports: the weddings, the phone calls, the visits.

I love coaching way more than I love to win games.