What counts in sports is not the victory, but the magnificence of the struggle.
Joe PaternoRead
What is a coach? We are teachers. Educators. We have the same obligations as all teachers, except we probably have more influence over young people than anybody but their families. And, in a lot of cases, more than their families.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A coach serves as an influential educator and teacher, impacting young people significantly.
Joe Paterno emphasizes the pivotal role of coaches in the lives of young individuals, comparing their influence to that of families. He asserts that while coaches share the same educational responsibilities as teachers, their potential impact on youth is often greater, highlighting the significant responsibility that comes with such an influential position.
Themes
CoachEducationInfluenceYouthTeaching
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a sports conference emphasizing the role of mentorship in athletics.
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