DeAngelo Wiser
The losses
will linger, and wake you up at night.
The wins leave like the wind.
The first day with your new team will
be a memory of a lifetime!
Planning for practice will be a
joy.
A parent
will confront you after a big win, only to complain about playing time for
their child.
Teaching the game will come so easy,
because of your passion.
Seeing the players “get it” will be
rewarding.
Your field
will be a mess and only be ready when you put in extra time to make it so.
Watching a player’s reaction after
that first big win is priceless.
When a player thanks you for
something you did, means everything.
A hateful email or text message will question your ability as a coach.
Attending Clinics and Seminars to
expand your knowledge is fun.
Talking with your fellow coaches
about trends and new ideas.
Your best player won’t be eligible because
of failing grades.
Smelling the grass, seeing the crowd, warming up your team, all very special.
Your team being acknowledged by the
officials as being very respectful.
Your prospective
players end up playing for another team.
Going to camp with your team!! Memories of a lifetime!
Taking your team on a High Ropes
Course!
The referee
stops the game, threatens to end it unless you walk across and quiet unruly
fans.
Seeing your players
other talents on a talent show night! So
much fun!
Sharing some life
lessons before and or after practice.
An unsigned
letter arrives in the mail, I think you know what it says.
Guiding players through difficult
times in their lives.
Learning to compromise over things
that really don’t matter.
No one will
thank you for a job well done, its expected.
Picture day will be a challenge, but
remember the players love it.
Senior Night, a special night for
those who’ve given up so much for the team.
The hours
are tremendously long, late nights, weekends, frustrating practices, and not
much pay.
Former players getting together on
Alumni Night, the hugs and thanks…………..
Seeing former players
coaching………………………………………
Can you
handle those who are against you? Even
if it’s some of your players
ARE YOU REALLY PREPARED TO COACH?
I hope so, because it’s one of the
most rewarding careers in the world. The
joy of helping young people succeed on and off the field is something you can’t
put a price on. So much of coaching has
nothing to do with technique, tactics, conditioning, etc. but comes down to
communication, caring, responsibility, understanding, and the ability to not be
distracted by those who are not in your corner.
We as coaches must always do what's best for our players, and as the
games begin, what's best for our team.
I wish you the best, and remember,
the great times, and how you influence your players will always outweigh the
negatives. Stay true to what you believe
in, and success will follow.
