jlt
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Post by jlt on Jan 10, 2012 6:56:02 GMT -6
Where I come from football isn't a major sport. SO when I got a new girlfriend she started coming to games, learning the rules, getting involved. And one night she asked me why I moan all the time about football and the team when I spend most of gameday and the match smiling. What makes it that worthwhile to stress me out 90% of the time.
And it got me thinking. What moment makes it worthwhile for you personally? What makes all the stress and worry worth it.
I've never wno a title but for me that moment where I walk into huddle after a big win over a rival and see 40 smiles. Thats what makes it worthwhile.
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Post by coachhusrey on Jan 10, 2012 7:54:16 GMT -6
Winning, championships, knowing I out coached the other guy, seeing how happy all my players are when what we did was better then what they did.
To me its like Im playing chess vs the other coach and the players are all my pieces and I have to be better than him.
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Post by julien on Jan 10, 2012 8:53:13 GMT -6
Winning obviously but football is much more than that to me.
I realized last season that all I was doing was worthwhile when:
A rookie came to me after a shutout (he played only during garbage time). He shook my hands and thanked me because I sent him in...
The dumbest player I ever coach finally get our pass protection...
Players realized how much they can do if they focus!
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Post by lochness on Jan 10, 2012 9:28:25 GMT -6
Knowing that I've made a difference in one kid's life is all that it takes. Any kind of difference...as long as it's positive.
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Post by coachcb on Jan 10, 2012 10:59:40 GMT -6
I used to really value the wins, the strategy of the game and all of the "tangibles". My current position has forced me to open my eyes and look at the bigger picture. My staff and I made an impact in the community; 25% more boys were eligible for football this year, our numbers went up and we had a positive impact on kids. Had to hold onto that stuff.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 10, 2012 11:46:18 GMT -6
When a kid is crying his eyes out while hugging and thanking you after his last game of football. Had a special moment with my 2 best OL, senior captains...really great kids
After our playoff loss they were just cryin their eyes out, I got pretty choked up... That moment made up for every crappy moment in the year
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Post by sdfbcoach on Jan 10, 2012 11:50:20 GMT -6
I really enjoy every moment at the end of the season, whether it ends in a win or loss, getting thank yous and hugs from all the guys I coached. Those moments are pretty special. Haning out in the weight room and talking with the players and other coaches and joking around are also good moments and make the job special for me.
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Post by blb on Jan 10, 2012 11:54:51 GMT -6
I've posted this before but after 37 years I know this:
You can never win enough. You won't be satisfied and neither will outside interests. And no matter how much you win it doesn't alleviate the pressure and the stress.
So you'd better enjoy the relationships first and the process, the pure enjoyment of coaching and competing, a close second.
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Post by casec11 on Jan 10, 2012 13:26:45 GMT -6
The camaraderie with other coaches and players... like blb said above: the relationships first.
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Post by mrjvi on Jan 10, 2012 13:31:55 GMT -6
Our school is definitely not a football school either. Our x-country team has more participants. I'm not joking. Having success from this atmosphere because a set number of kids paid their off season dues and having those few stand out because of their efforts make it all worth it to me. Being the underdog is always an exciting challenge for me even if we don't have as much success with wins and losses. But don't get me wrong , I am insanely competitive.  |
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jelotts
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Post by jelotts on Jan 10, 2012 14:39:12 GMT -6
I've posted this before but after 37 years I know this: You can never win enough. You won't be satisfied and neither will outside interests. And no matter how much you win it doesn't alleviate the pressure and the stress. So you'd better enjoy the relationships first and the process, the pure enjoyment of coaching and competing, a close second. Great advice Coach! Thank you for sharing. |
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Post by brackhanma on Jan 10, 2012 19:17:47 GMT -6
Winning is nice but being able to look at game 1 and then all the way down to the last game and see how the team was able to improve. As a coach we were able to help those kids see something they might not otherwise have been able to see in themselves.
Even those moments of stress and anxiety, I wouldn't trade for the world. That is what makes it worthwhile. Coaching football is not an easy task and developing young men is an even tougher task. Give yourselves a pat on the back coaches.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jan 10, 2012 19:41:57 GMT -6
I've posted this before but after 37 years I know this: You can never win enough. You won't be satisfied and neither will outside interests. And no matter how much you win it doesn't alleviate the pressure and the stress. So you'd better enjoy the relationships first and the process, the pure enjoyment of coaching and competing, a close second. Such a 100% true statement... as evidenced by the locals discussing getting rid of Les Miles... who has won 80% of his games, was awarded coach of the year from multiple places this year, Undfeated division and conference champion.... Did they play poorly last night. Absolutely. But wanting to fire him...Cmon man. |
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Post by gambler00 on Jan 10, 2012 22:13:28 GMT -6
You talk to players of the past and how football is helping them. Also the continued challenge.
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Post by kboyd on Jan 10, 2012 22:31:57 GMT -6
So many things, but two more than the others:
1. Giving a kid from a lousy situation a chance to see what they can achieve
2. Seeing that moment when a kid gets it, the confidence that swells in them
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Post by bigm0073 on Jan 11, 2012 6:52:55 GMT -6
1. Seeing young men do well in school in beyond. Especially the impact you had on them socially and emotionally.
2. Making a championship run together. Sharing experiences that will live a life time.
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Post by coachfd on Jan 11, 2012 9:00:00 GMT -6
To live on in the hearts and souls of those you have lead...
To have impacted others in ways that transcend mere words, but lifetimes...
To have made a difference in this world, in more ways than one...
To have crafted a worthy and worthwhile character for yourself,
and to have shown others how to craft their own as well...
To leave for yourself a legacy of honor, class, courage, and enthusiasm for life...
To leave an example worth following...
To have lived a life worth repeating...
To have loved it all in the process...
That, my friend, makes it all worthwhile.
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Post by pfist12 on Jan 11, 2012 9:15:09 GMT -6
the friday night lights feeling, the relationship/bond between players and coaches, the impact you can have as a coach and mentor, striving for perfection, bringing together a school and community, shutting up all the doubters and opening up a can of whoop a#$ on friday night!
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Post by olcoach53 on Jan 11, 2012 9:31:17 GMT -6
When it all clicks for the kid/kids and they finally get it. They understand their job, their assignment, their role and they do it to the best of their ability and make their teamates better while doing it.
Also the Friday night lights. Nothing in the world in sports beats that.
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Post by ajreaper on Jan 11, 2012 9:57:14 GMT -6
When I see former players several years later and they are doing well, they are good men, good employees or bosses, good husbands and fathers- everything else is secondary to that.
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Post by John Knight on Jan 11, 2012 10:03:18 GMT -6
I agree with AJ. It is those men you see now in their late 30s and 40s who look at you and call you Coach, 20 years later and let you know you were responsible for some of their success.
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Post by ajreaper on Jan 11, 2012 10:45:50 GMT -6
I agree with AJ. It is those men you see now in their late 30s and 40s who look at you and call you Coach, 20 years later and let you know you were responsible for some of their success. No better paycheck then that right there! Just started coaching our Jr high team and after the 1st pratice one of the 8th graders came over and introduced himself, told me who his dad and uncle was and how since he was a little kid they told him all about playing for me and how excited he was to be able to do that as well- man that was like winning the lottery. |
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Post by gunrun on Jan 11, 2012 11:30:45 GMT -6
Great responses that I totally agree with. Being able to see some of the fruit of your labors makes it all worthwhile. I love running into former players and being able to see how the lessons learned from football and education has given them opportunities in life and the tools to be successful.
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coachmitts
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Post by coachmitts on Jan 16, 2012 17:49:26 GMT -6
I had a kid this past year who played WR and dropped every pass. Every single pass we throw his way for whatever reason he dropped. He caught them in practice and pregame, but gametime it would drop. After 4 weeks I sat him down and told him I was moving him to CB and that he would be 5th on the depth chart due to the amount of kids we had.
Well, he busted his a$$ every day in practice picking up the position. Making decent plays and always asking how he could improve.
The last game of the year, he earned the starting spot. In that game he had 2 ints and one of them was a pick 6. After that pick six he came up to me and said " thanks for not giving up on me coach. " That is what its about for me.
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Post by kcbazooka on Jan 17, 2012 18:21:52 GMT -6
"I've posted this before but after 37 years I know this:
You can never win enough. You won't be satisfied and neither will outside interests. And no matter how much you win it doesn't alleviate the pressure and the stress.
So you'd better enjoy the relationships first and the process, the pure enjoyment of coaching and competing, a close second. "
"Winning, championships, knowing I out coached the other guy, seeing how happy all my players are when what we did was better then what they did.
To me its like Im playing chess vs the other coach and the players are all my pieces and I have to be better than him. "
kind of contrasting thoughts, aren't they. after +30 years as a coach I can say I know where the second guy is coming from but the first quote is where you'll end up stay in coaching long enough.
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Post by Coach Vint on Jan 17, 2012 20:56:38 GMT -6
Every single day I feel blessed that God has given me the opportunity to be called coach. We have a tremendous opportunity to positively influence our students and athletes, and that is what this is all about. With the lack of a father in so many kids' lives, our job is even more vital. For many we are the only positive role model they might have.
Coaching is about getting kids to do more than they thought possible. It is not about teaching a kid how to block or tackle. It is about teaching them how to handle adversity, overcome obstacles, and how to let go of themselves and become a part of a team. It is teaching them lessons they will remember and use to become a better father and husband in 10, 15, and 20 years.
I used to think it was all about me. Nope. It is all about the kids. You build strong relationships with them, and care about them as people. You love them for who they are, not what they do. You show that love unconditionally, regardless of action or circumstance.
I don't know very much, but I know that if you have a goal of helping each of your students reach their dreams, you will be successful. Not coincidentally, you will also win a lot more games.
What makes it worthwhile? Everything. Sitting with the kids after workouts and talking about things other than football. Seeing them graduate. Being there when they get married. Getting the phone call when they are going to be a daddy.
Everything we do to affect positive change in kids makes it worth it. I am still a young coach with only 17 years of experience. But if there is one thing that I have learned, is that you will get exactly what you give. So give each and every kid every ounce of love you have.
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