I, Me, Me

Coaching is not I, me, me, rather it is us, we and them. Great coaches are not the center of attention, they are facilitators, the conductors of the orchestra. They make sure all the pieces are in place. That everyone is on the bus in the the correct seats and that the bus driver has has a good road map to the destination. Remember a good system is athlete centered, coach driven and administratively supported, it is not coach centered. I know this is news to some of the huge egos that have prowled the sidelines over the years, but people did not come come to see them, they came to watch the athletes perform. Great coaches are there in victory and defeat to lend perspective after the wins and comfort after the loses. Great coaches are leaders, not followers. Great coaches are teachers, they look for every opportunity to teach and to learn. They are always working to improve they skills, not just technical skills, but interpersonal skills. Put the spotlight on the athlete, our job is to make them better people and better athletes. Last but not least coaching is FUNdamnetal. We can have fun while teaching and guiding people toward excellence. Coaching is not an industry it is a profession, therefore it demands that we be professional.