A Coach's Role

A coach. A coach is someone who teaches a player how to become. They teach that player what they need to know to be the best that they can be in whatever sport or activity. I've learned, as a coach, that there is more to it than coaching the sport or activity. When you stand in front of that group that you're coaching, those players see a role model. While you are standing there in front of them, they are reading you. They know if you are passionate about what you have to coach. They know if you care. They can read why you decided to teach them. They want to know. As the coach teaches them day by day, the players gain an amount of respect. They will either respect this coach or disrespect the coach. A coach that cares will notice if the players begin to respect them . A coach that cares will demand the respect and give it as well. A coach that cares will listen to the players and learn what he/she needs to develop those players. A coach will learn everyday and will feel good about what they taught. A coach will know that their players will feel good about themselves when they leave practice and they will be confident when it's game time. This is the best part about being a coach; knowing that they are learning from what you are teaching.