Coach Goodwin

#ItsAMarathon
#FindYourGreatness
#❤Girls Soccer⚽️
#GatorNation💪
#ItTakesAllOfU

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

Happy 3rd heavenly bday, dad. Truly missed. ❤️❤️💪💪💪

[Jeremy Toohey @Toohey_sp]

The travel system for baseball, soccer, basketball, and volleyball are broken.

The mindset: more games = more development

The reality: more games = more injuries and burnout

The healthiest and most talented athletes I’ve ever trained took some time away from their sport.

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

Didn't end as planned. No Quitters here🔥🔥❤️❤️💪💪💪

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

Special grey hair in my head from this young lady🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️

[Dickinson Girls Soccer @DHSGirlsSC]

Next stop. Centenary College. Proud of this young lady. We have been locked in for 4 years ❤️❤️❤️@KayleeHarris

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

A vetern coach told me about #7. It's something Im still working on. Passion and love for the game/kids make #7 seem hard.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

8 Realities of a High School Coach

1. It will consume you
2. There will be critics
3. You are not in it for the $
4. There is no overnight success
5. You need a supportive spouse
6. You will not make everyone happy
7. You can’t want it more than the kids
8. It is still WORTH it!

[DISD Lady Gators Athletics @DISDLadyGators]

Girls and Boys both District Champs🏆🏆🏆. Shout out to our great coaching staff!!! @DickinsonGBB

[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

OUTWORK EVERYONE IN FRONT OF NOBODY

“If you want to look good in front of thousands you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody." (Damian Lillard)

Be willing to outwork everyone else, even if nobody is watching.

~ via @BallisPsych

[DISD Lady Gators Athletics @DISDLadyGators]

Great week in the swamp! District Championship last night to these ladies signing to play at the next level today!!! Congrats Ladies💙❤️

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

https://t.co/SasH38RKtv

Her 1st at bat. Varsity freshman @Skylar3_

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[The Sport Parent @TheSportParent]

The GREATEST sports parents are those who let the coaches coach, the officials officiate, are their children’s biggest support system, and spend more time and energy focusing on their child’s character, work ethic, and education, than anything else.

~from @CoachKurtHines

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

#GatorPride

[DISD Lady Gators Athletics @DISDLadyGators]

Happy Holidays from the Lady Gators coaching staff🐊🐊🐊

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

@McKynleeJones7 Learned from the best. #BigMJ❤️🤣

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

Let's go Washington.

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

Coaching period

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is Hard.

Most people have no idea.

Unless you have done the job, you don't know.

Here are the 8 Realities of Being a HEAD COACH:

1: It will consume you - Coaching is more than just a job - it's a way of life. You'll spend countless hours planning practices, analyzing game footage, and strategizing for the next big game. But when your team succeeds, it makes it all worth it!

2: There will be critics - No matter how well you perform or do your job, there will always be people who criticize your decisions and strategies. Know and Accept this. Remember, you know your team better than anyone.

3: You are not in it for the money - High School Coaching is not a job that pays well, but it's not about the money. It is a calling. It is a lifestyle. It's about the love of the game and the desire to help young athletes grow and develop into their full potential.

4: There is no overnight success - Building a successful team takes time, patience, and dedication. There will be ups and downs, but if you stay the course and keep pushing forward, you'll see the results. The #1 job of a coach is to Build Culture.

5: You need a supportive spouse - This should be #1 on the list for many! Coaching can strain your family. Having a spouse who understands and supports your passion is CRITICAL. Make sure to take the time to show your appreciation and give back.

6: You will not make everyone happy - As a coach, you will make tough decisions that not everyone will agree with. This happens a lot. But remember, you're in it for the team’s benefit, not just one individual. You will never make everyone happy. So make you happy.

7: You can't want it more than the kids - As a coach, you can inspire & motivate your players, but ultimately, they must want it. This can be hard for a younger coach. Encourage them to work hard & set goals. Let them take ownership of their success.

8: It is still WORTH it! - Despite the challenges, being a coach is incredibly rewarding! Watching your players grow & develop into strong, confident young adults is one of the best feelings in the world.

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[Butch Baccala @butchbaccala]

When I saw this, I loved it. So so true.

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

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[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

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[Jamy Bechler @jamybechler]

COST ASSOCIATED WITH LEADERSHIP

"Have to make hard decisions that'll negatively affect people you care about...

Be disliked despite your best attempt to do the best for the most...

Be misunderstood and not always have the opportunity to defend yourself."

~ Kirby Smart

[Dickinson HS Volleyball @DickinsonVB]

Happy Holidays! 💙🐊

[Coach Goodwin @CoachGoodwin1]

Be thankful. We're all living on borrowed time. Don't waste life complaining. Unexpected deaths are the worst. Rip cousin❤️😢