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               The 2018 Coaches Leadership Network event last February had a big impact on me, not only as a coach but in other areas of my life as well. It challenged me to be a better coach, teacher, and person. I know as coaches we pour so many hours into our sport and our players that we don’t take the time to spend time on ourselves. This event was an opportunity for CLN and the magnificent speakers to pour into me. In the coaching profession you tend to get burned out and worn down and this event helped to refresh and motivate me. It gave me key principals and priceless wisdom to help to improve me as a coach and an equip me to be a positive influential figure to my players.  Some specific takeaways that really helped my coaching this year were as follows:

• “You can’t lead by assumption.” – I definitely was guilty of this in my coaching career. I assumed they knew what I knew and that was a mistake. I found them at their ground and not mine.
• “Make every day your masterpiece” – I had a lot of days where I woke up in the morning and I tried to make it through my day. This enlightened me to make the most of my days even when they may not be the best. Time is precious and with great opportunity comes responsibility.
• “The more you learn, the more valuable you become” – I took this principal to heart and tried to learn as much as I possibly could. I was diligent in taking notes for every learning opportunity I was presented with. I feel my knowledge has substantially increased since February and I’ve become a better coach because of it.

Some of the specific things I mentioned above had a positive impact on my coaching. I also took more time to build on the relationship piece with my players and students. I made time for more one on one interaction. I know sometimes as coaches we put too much value on a player’s performance so I made a conscientious effort to spend just as much time on a players personal life as I did on their sport. I highly recommend the 2019 CLN event to any coach on any level. This is a first class event with first class speakers. I know as coaches we are extremely busy with very little free time but I encourage any coaches out there to make this event a top priority! You will learn valuable information and feel energized as you walk out those doors.