An Open Letter to the Deserving Coach
Coaching can be a thankless job. You put in 4 to 6 hours a week of practices, 10 to 15 hours a week of games, 4 to 6 hours a week of scheduling, practice planning, parent management, individual player development, etc., but still get undermined by parents, criticized by fans and disrespected by players and opponents. Despite the extra hours (that you are likely not compensated for), and the constant stress of managing a team of 12 different personalities and 12 sets of parents breathing down your neck every game, you continue to invest your time, talent and treasure into developing young athletes and people. But why?? You have a family, a full-time job and a social life that also demand your time. Why would you continue to give up your nights and weekends to coach a team that oftentimes doesn’t recognize the sacrifices you make for them? I know why… You see in these kids, POTENTIAL . Potential to grow in their sport as athletes, leaders and te
