Spoiler: It had nothing to do with winning games.
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When I agreed to coach my kid’s sports team, I thought I knew what I was getting into.
I’d teach them the fundamentals.
I’d run some drills.
I’d help them understand teamwork.
Easy, right?
I mean, I lead adults at work every day — how different could it be to lead a dozen kids on a field?
Very different, as it turns out.
Because coaching a kids’ team doesn’t just test your patience. It tests your ability to inspire, adapt, and lead when the people you’re leading are still figuring out who they are — and what they’re capable of.
By the end of the season, I realized this little side project had made me a better leader in every part of my life.
Here’s what coaching taught me — lessons I’ll carry into the boardroom, the office, and my home.
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Titles Don’t Mean Trust
On the first day of practice, I showed up ready to lead.