ndlionsfan wrote:Updated Hinsa's post with my actual typical day when I coached
AWAY GAMES: go get the bus at 2:30 (fuel up if needed), drive the bus, arrive at the destination and immediately begin taping and bracing injuries, help coach the JV, coach the varsity, drive the bus home, drop kids off that don't have vehicles, get home at 11:30 (or later), make a sandwich to eat while reviewing video and doing stats until 2:00am.
HOME GAMES: clean the gym floor on prep period, set up the bleachers and scorer's table immediately after school, double check to make sure the volunteers for keeping clock and book are still able to make it, ref the JH game with assistant coach, help coach the JV, tape ankles etc. during second half, coach the varsity, stick around after the game to clean up and put everything away including bleachers so that the gym is ready for 1st period phy ed the next morning, lock up the gym and shut off the lights about midnight to head home, grab a bite to eat and review game film and stats until 2:00am.
This may be off topic, but just curious... Is coaching a paid position for Class A & B or is it volunteer? If not, you definitely should be!! If it is a paid position, you surely deserve a raise!! It seems you, and other coaches, are expected to fill paid positions within the school.(Bus driver, Trainer, Referee, Janitor) Class A or B, coaches have a hard job any way you look at it. Many fans don't realize what goes into coaching and the sacrifices they make. (Time with family) Oh wait, most coaches are also teachers. As a teacher myself, I have no idea when they have time to plan and grade papers!
I can definitely see the advantage of having many coaches rather than 1 or 2. I also see that smaller school coaches have to shoulder responsibilities that larger school coaches don't. (Setup Gym..Drive Bus)
Whether it be Class A or B, paid or not paid, single or married, one thing is for sure.....They put their lives on pause for 3-4 months each year and can't wait for the next season to begin! Thanks coaches for all you do!!
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