Episode: The Journey

In this episode, Coach Nick tackles a hard truth: coaching feels personal, but it shouldn’t be personal. When players or parents choose to leave your program, it can sting—but that doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. Nick shares how volunteer coaches especially pour their time, money, and emotion into the game—and why that makes it so easy to confuse disagreement with disrespect. The challenge? Stay grounded, seek feedback, and keep growing—without feeding your ego.

Key Takeaways:

• Coaching is a journey, and you’re not the same coach you were five years ago.
• Young coaches thrive in the energy and effort phase—embrace it.
• Mid-career coaches shift to systems and schemes, proving knowledge and developing players.
• Veteran coaches focus on empathy and efficiency, simplifying and relating better to players.
• Each phase is valuable—don’t try to skip ahead or get stuck.
• Staffs benefit from having coaches in different phases, each bringing unique strengths.
• Reflect regularly on your growth: what’s working, what needs to change, and how you’re evolving.

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