for a lot of coaches, they are just a body that filled the position because no one else wanted to volunteer their time, and it does involve a lot. the problem means there are also a few that have no idea what they are doing, or think they are going to coach the next superstar. the best thing a new coach can do is get some sort of certification. In Canada it is actually mandatory for safety reasons and also teaches the coaches the limits and boundaries because unfortunately there are a few bad apples that cross the line. Kudos to all that take the time to coach. Trying to balance the needs of the athlete, the pressure of the parents that think their kid is an all star, and the pressure of the school to show some wins, is not an easy task.
Thank you for the great comment! You’ve nailed it-coaching involves much more than just filling a spot. Certification, like what’s required in Canada, is a fantastic way to build both skills and safety awareness, which can really set a coach up for success. Certifications are not required in the US, but schools and USATF require courses for coaches. Balancing athletes' needs, parents' expectations, and school goals is challenging but so rewarding. Kudos to all dedicated coaches out there making a positive impact!
Hi! My winter practice starts tomorrow and I’m a sophomore in high school. I’ve never done it and it’s been a while since I’ve done a sport. I’ve always been naturally athletic but I quit sports in 7th grade because they caused an immense amount of anxiety for me which was super hard to deal with. I’ve gotten 30 min run here and there over winter in order to not be stupidly out of shape, but I don’t know what event to run and I’m just generally nervous about being worse than others at track. (I’ve always been a fast runner so I decided to pick track up, but I’m still nervous). Any advice anyone
for a lot of coaches, they are just a body that filled the position because no one else wanted to volunteer their time, and it does involve a lot. the problem means there are also a few that have no idea what they are doing, or think they are going to coach the next superstar. the best thing a new coach can do is get some sort of certification. In Canada it is actually mandatory for safety reasons and also teaches the coaches the limits and boundaries because unfortunately there are a few bad apples that cross the line. Kudos to all that take the time to coach. Trying to balance the needs of the athlete, the pressure of the parents that think their kid is an all star, and the pressure of the school to show some wins, is not an easy task.
Thank you for the great comment! You’ve nailed it-coaching involves much more than just filling a spot. Certification, like what’s required in Canada, is a fantastic way to build both skills and safety awareness, which can really set a coach up for success. Certifications are not required in the US, but schools and USATF require courses for coaches.
Balancing athletes' needs, parents' expectations, and school goals is challenging but so rewarding. Kudos to all dedicated coaches out there making a positive impact!
Hi! My winter practice starts tomorrow and I’m a sophomore in high school. I’ve never done it and it’s been a while since I’ve done a sport. I’ve always been naturally athletic but I quit sports in 7th grade because they caused an immense amount of anxiety for me which was super hard to deal with. I’ve gotten 30 min run here and there over winter in order to not be stupidly out of shape, but I don’t know what event to run and I’m just generally nervous about being worse than others at track. (I’ve always been a fast runner so I decided to pick track up, but I’m still nervous). Any advice anyone