It does seem to me that at least some of us have made an idol of exhaustion. The only time we know we have done enough is when we are running on empty and when the ones we love most are the ones we see the least.
Barbara Brown TaylorRead
If you are coaching kids, the smile on a kid when he does the right thing, when he puts the ball in the net, that's the reward right there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The true reward of coaching is witnessing the joy and achievement of children in sports.
This quote emphasizes the intrinsic rewards of coaching youth sports, highlighting that the most fulfilling aspect is seeing a child's happiness and success when they perform well. It reflects the idea that the impact of mentorship is measured not by accolades or personal gain, but by the joy and growth of the children being coached.
Themes
CoachingKidsRewardSportsSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a coaching seminar to inspire other coaches to focus on the joy of their players.
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