Just when I thought I was starting to get things figured out, I received a call from the head coach of the entire program. The coach proceeded to tell me how the Acme coach had stepped down due to wanting to further pursue a traveling team. At the end of this conversation, I found myself as the lone coach of the Acme team and my assistant at the Junior Acme level would become the head coach of that team.
Now, this is a great opportunity for myself and it does not come without risks. I had actually played with a few of these kids myself when I was a senior in High School. I had to be able to differentiate being one of the "guys" and being their coach when we were on the field. I have to show that during practice and games I am the leader and one in charge. We may be friends off the field, but there will be no favorites on it as the best kids who work the hardest will play. This could be my toughest challenge yet, and if I could pull it off maybe I have a future in this after all.
Now, this is a great opportunity for myself and it does not come without risks. I had actually played with a few of these kids myself when I was a senior in High School. I had to be able to differentiate being one of the "guys" and being their coach when we were on the field. I have to show that during practice and games I am the leader and one in charge. We may be friends off the field, but there will be no favorites on it as the best kids who work the hardest will play. This could be my toughest challenge yet, and if I could pull it off maybe I have a future in this after all.
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