I’ve never been a coach (unless you count being a mom…which technically isn’t really being a “coach” of a sport but of life it is!).
According to dictionary.com a coach is, “to give instruction or advice to in the capacity of a coach; instruct.” But to me, a coach does so much more. Watching my daughter cheer in her first football game or watching her practice her first year of basketball makes me realize that a coach is something made of more than knowledge…but patience, compassion, and care. Within each mold that he or she coaches is a beautiful person with feelings and one wrong move could bring the player down.
Some people are motivated by anger…some by love…some by money…some by other things. It all depends on the person! When you are a 10 year old girl your feelings and self esteem can be bottomed out by one wrong comment and I am happy to say that I do not have to worry about that with the two coaches she has had thus far. I have seen my daughter go from shy and timid to loud and care free. Her self esteem is greater and she believes in herself and pushes herself because someone has put into her head that she is capable!
Now, if anyone knows how hard headed a little girl can be its a mother! I have tried and tried to tell her that she is capable of anything but sometimes it helps coming from someone that is more interactive in the sport with her.
So, my thank you goes to my daughter’s coach(es) this year…and for the years to come.
If you are a coach know that my prayers are with you because I’ve seen first hand the moments when I feel that I would have lost my cool but they stayed patient and kept pushing. The outcome is what mattered the most!
I’m sure I can speak for all of the parents who put your trust in you to lead our children in a positive way…Thank You for your hard work, dedication and love!
