Whenever people ask me what prepared me best for being a principal, the answer is easy. Being a head coach. There is no other comparison. Here are 10 skills I believe all head coaches need.
Sports are hard. Coaching is hard. Life is hard. It is a big reason we coach because we know the impact that sports have on young people in preparation for βhandling the hard stuffβ of life.
Coaching is not easy. Mistakes can be made that will hurt your team or your ability to influence your team.
One decision or one moment can start a chain reaction that impacts a greater ecosystem. This is the Butterfly Effect and it happened to NC State in the Final Four!
Coaching is about relationships and people. This 75 year study proves the importance of coaching and teams.
I have learned A LOT about Coaching and Leadership in 30+ years. Here are 10 lessons learned.
The best coaches know that player-led teams win. How do you develop these leaders?
Holding others accountable is hard for team leaders. It is especially hard for high school students who want to lead.
Playing time. It is hard for many. Hard for athletes, hard for parents, hard for coaches.
It is getting harder to find coaches. It is getting really hard to find officials. And without officials, we do not have Team Sports.
Coaches, do you want a Winning Program? Ask yourself, what does a βLosing Programβ look like?
The great ones are always looking to learn. They are always looking to get better.