Want to know what great teammates do?
They’re on time.
They’re coachable.
They respect others.
They bring energy.
They support teammates.
They stay positive.
They give great effort.
None of this requires talent.
But it builds great teams.
High school sports are fun. Kids should play for that reason alone. Problem is lots of club coaches tell kids not to compete for their high school so there’s more time to showcase & “get seen”. And kids end up being the ones missing out on the experience.
~ via @Nick_Buonocore
Being coachable means you're willing to consider feedback even if you don't like what you hear. It means resisting the urge to make excuses or get defensive when challenged. Getting better is more important than your ego. You'd rather get it right than be right.
8 Realities of a High School Coach
1. It will consume you
2. There will be critics
3. You are not in it for the $
4. There is no overnight success
5. You need a supportive spouse
6. You will not make everyone happy
7. You can’t want it more than the kids
8. It is still worth it!
6 Rules for Sports Parents:
1. It’s not about you
2. Struggle is part of the deal
3. Don’t ruin the car ride home
4. Your kid is watching you
5. Cheer for the team
6. Enjoy every moment
One day, the games will end.
Make sure the memories don’t.
No tricks here—this is not an April Fools’ joke: our paraprofessionals are truly the MVPs every single day! If excellence were a prank, they’d have us all fooled year-round. 🎉 Thank you for all you do to support our staff, students and families!
As an AD, I remind our coaches that building a strong culture is often addition by subtraction. One negative attitude can undo a lot of good. Protect the standard at all costs.
Had the privilege of shooting the 11-team DC West meet today at their sparkling new track. Skip Kennedy is officially a whiz-bang official starter.
Now… if I could just find the memory card I dropped that has most of my field event photos…
Long after the wins & losses, you'll remember your teammates & coaches; the bus rides & locker room talks. You'll remember how you had each other's backs. You'll remember the relationships & how you leaned on each other. And especially how fortunate you were to be part of a TEAM!
Winning teams have high character.
- They make good choices.
- They lead by example.
- They show gratitude.
“The true athlete should have character, not be a character.” - John Wooden