Any Coaches out there?

[Clone up North]

Thanks to you all for your responses, it’s great to hear from so many coaches out there who care about their kids and have a passion for the job.

Having recently watched the piece on Will McDonald, I was so impressed with his High School coaches. Those guys had a tremendously positive impact on Will’s life.

That kind of thing, the love and caring that coaches show to their kids, happens all the time in all sports, all over the country. Thank you to all of you who dedicate your time and energy to helping people develop skills, gain confidence and grow.

 

[CloneFanInKC]

I've "coached" multiple years of youth soccer and helped plenty with swimming, basketball and volleyball. I really enjoyed being able to help/involved. The girls are past youth age now and my boys are not football or wrestling age yet; getting close and I'm excited for that. I've learned that my kids are more eager to do a new sport if I'm involved and helping. Oldest daughter is pretty close to sport performance training and I'm really excited to be a part of that. She had PT this spring and I was able to help at home with that and that accelerated her rehab.

In a prior life I worked with D1/pro football and baseball players. All 4 sections had their pros and cons. Wouldn't change any of it b/c those experiences really helped me grow a skillset that I use today in managing direct reports and indirect reports.

 

[SayMyName]

I’ve been at it a few years with youth stuff. Kids today are so different. And I’m not THAT old. You have to figure out how they tick and how they are parented even if you really want to be effective.

Practice habits are everything. Putting that in their heads is a tough animal but the ones that get it are fun to watch develop.

Funny how you also perfectly described the current environment of managing employees (especially the entry-level crowd) at work

 

[dafarmer]

I’ve been coaching for 16 years (high school cross country) and I absolutely love the practice of coaching. I love watching the kids improve and gain confidence and pass along what they learn to the younger kids.

I also really appreciate the coaches that we currently have at ISU, we’re lucky to have these people. I’ve been so impressed with their demeanors and passion and perspective.

I’m wondering if any of you coach (your sport and level) and what you like/don’t like about it.

WTF? Everyone at Jack Trice or Hilton have plenty of coaching experience! Even some of the fans on here know more than Matt and T.J.

 

[soccercy]

Going into my 28th season as a high school soccer coach, 26th as head coach. Also going into fourth season as assistant cross country coach. Coaching is my favorite. My son will be a senior on both teams this year. Not sure how long I’ll continue coaching after he graduates.

 

[KnappShack]

This is Cyclonefanatic, we're ALL coaches (& Refs)!!

I'm a decent shadow AD too.

Saw some did the refereeing deal. I did that way back in high school. Payoff was a year membership to the Y.

I was the last person showing after the 4th week. Every other ref quit. I assume 1/3 of the players spent time in the NFL.

I've spent much of my career in people management. That's like being a coach, parent, cheerleader, ref, etc. wrapped into one

 

[BCClone]

I love coaching. I have coached mostly club basketball and youth tackle football. I currently coach with Team Iowa youth tackle football. I wish I could Coach more school sports, but I am not a teacher, so schools are reluctant to give non-teachers a chance.

I love everything about coaching, and the parents really don’t bother me. I love focusing on the little footwork and decision making that makes someone a little better everyday.

Go to a smaller school and they will hire you quickly as several assign teachers to sports.