Original Goals
I moved from school to school searching for answers in other locations as opposed to adjusting internally. I thought that bigger schools meant bigger opportunities and bigger players, I didn’t realize that much of the success of great coaches comes from believing in who they are and where they are working. I chased championship rings and professional titles before I truly developed a passion for coaching led by a philosophy that, to this day, is still changing. I thought that coaching was something that was only for a few hours a day for the season that we were in. I was more worried about developing the best scheme and tactics for winning instead of developing the players that were invested in the program.
“effective coaching must address the habits of head, hand, and heart, ensuring athletes not only excel in their sport but also gain critical life skills through their athletic experiences”
Changes to Goals
I had to find a place that I was happy to call a home. I had to find a school system where I could excel in my current position without worry or guilt on preparing for my next position. I had to truly decide on if teaching and coaching is something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I added a few certifications, I changed my title within the school that I was working, and I entered this program with complete happiness throughout. I stopp chasing rings and things are truly began to invest my time into our student athletes. I explored new ways to invest into our students, and took on a new role as School Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. I took the two things that I love most about my career choice, both teaching and coaching, and blended them into a job that I have the opportunity to do all day, every day. Not only do I still get to develop techniques and schematics against opponents and for our current students, but I also have realized how important it is to help students develop tenacity and passion for the sport or competition that they are in.
“frame the challenges of teaching relative to their beliefs, provide the evidence-based professional knowledge to impact learning, and provide appropriate experiences in the use of professional judgement”