As I enter year five of my coaching career, I am faced with a number of new challenges. Just when I thought, I have seen it all, reality reminds me that there is always something new to learn.
One of the unique challenges will be recovering from losing 15 seniors from last years family. This was a very special group that I relied heavily on and trusted to lead the Mohawks to our best season since I started coaching.
This group was special because they were hardworking and talented (for the most part), but they also provided the personality of the family. We all knew what familiar faces would be at practices, we all knew who would be late, who would be making drum beats in the locker room, or dumping sand from their spikes. At the sake of sounding redundant; we were familiar with the family.
That said, I am intrigued by what this years Mohawk team will turn into. I am not entirely convinced that we have gelled into a family yet, but am encouraged that we will.
The reason...? We are all being pulled in various directions. Whether it be a job, hobbies, other sports, boyfriend/girlfriend....don't let it pull you so far from your track family that you end up being a cousin of a cousin, instead of brother or sister.
We have a lot of work to do. Our first meet is on March 28 v. Nanticoke. Purpose it in your mind today that this will be a great season for you, set your goals and prepare accordingly.
March 5th is here...Let's get to work.
Steadfast forever,
Coach T
Friday, March 2, 2012
