1. Being a high school coach:
— Steve Collins (@TeachHoopsBBall) March 3, 2025
1. You're a mentor, not just a strategist.
2. Wins & losses won’t define you—character will.
3. It's about molding lives, not just players.
4. Every practice is an opportunity to teach life skills.
Coaching impact goes beyond the court.
Coaching has never been solely about wins and losses. In some sports, top teams win from talent aggregation. Find the best players, wherever and whenever and overwhelm your opponents. Some have called that type of coaching, "roll the ball out there and let them play."
In the movie Hoosiers, based on a true story, Gene Hackman takes a tiny school (Milan, IN) to a state championship. ACH. "Anything can happen."
But coaches celebrate more than victories, but overseeing the development of people. "I'm not your parent but I am your biggest fan."
A player seemed determined to clash with the coach. She had athleticism, ability, and impacted the game at both ends. But she wanted to do it her way, regardless of the limitations. Frustrating. She didn't go to Melrose but became an impact player in multiple sports. Her mother sent a note. "She finally figured out that coaches were trying to help her and she started listening. Thank you."
Be coachable and committed.
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