Coach Vasquez

This is great info for new head coaches.

At 27 years old I became a high school varsity head baseball coach after spending 3 years as an assistant and winning a state title

I thought I was ready

I wasn't

Not even close

Here are 5️⃣ realities of taking your first head coaching job that you don't see coming

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1️⃣There will always be critics

As a head coach, you’ll quickly realize that no matter how well you prepare, plan, & execute, there will always be critics.

Some will question your decisions, lineup choices, & game strategies.

Constructive criticism can be valuable, helping you reflect and improve, but remember to filter out the noise & stay true to who you are

Use criticism as an opportunity for growth, not a source of discouragement

2️⃣It will consume you

Coaching is a lifestyle more than a job.

Being a head coach demands an enormous amount of time & effort, often extending beyond the baseball field

You’ll find yourself thinking about lineups, developing practice plans, & working on player development even during your “off” hours

Balancing coaching responsibilities with personal life can be a challenge, so finding ways to maintain a healthy work-life balance is crucial and takes an amazingly patient spouse

3️⃣You will not make everyone happy

No matter what decisions you make, there will always be players, parents, and even staff members who disagree or are dissatisfied

It’s impossible to please everyone all the time.

Your primary focus should be on creating a positive & supportive environment for player development and team success

While maintaining open communication & addressing concerns is important, you’ll need to stand firm in your decisions & remain consistent in your coaching approach

4️⃣You are not in it for the money

Coaching, especially at the youth or high school level, is rarely a lucrative career path

It’s a labor of love driven by passion for the sport & a desire to shape young athletes into well-rounded individuals

Financial rewards might be limited, but the impact you have on players’ lives & the joy of seeing them succeed on and off the field can be incredibly rewarding

5️⃣You can’t want it more than your players

As a coach, your dedication & enthusiasm are contagious, but you can’t want success more than your players do.

While you’ll invest significant time and energy into their growth, they need to match your commitment with their own determination & effort.

Encourage a culture of hard work, discipline, & accountability, but ultimately, their individual & collective motivation will play a pivotal role in the team’s success.

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That's it!

In review, becoming a head coach is challenging you will have many challenges including but not limited to:

- There will always be critics
- It will consume you
- You will not make everyone happy
- You are not in it for the money
- You can’t want it more than your player

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