I see so many people upset about the $ for young coaches / GA’s or volunteer opportunities.. All I can say is.. If it’s your PASSION, and you have an OPPORTUNITY, why would the $ bother you? I worked for a $2000 stipend per semester last year while working two other jobs. If you gonna complain about it, don’t do it. There’s people who would give up anything for that position.
Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Div 1 head coaching job. Yes, he spent 26 years coaching high school, JUCO, and assisting.
At 49 years old he was hired to coach SF Austin. At 53 he was hired by Illinois. He finally reached the Final Four after turning 60.
The point: Sometimes if you truly want to be great you have to pay your dues. You have to stay the course and trust the process.
We want microwaved success so badly. There are 20-30 year olds mulling over quitting the profession because it isn’t happening fast enough. You gotta understand that a high level coaching career is earned, not given.
Congrats to Coach Underwood for sticking with the dream. He did what a lot can’t do: he waited. And he was rightfully rewarded.
"Society has gotten soft in a lot of ways... The real world is tough and cruel... I'm preparing my players for life."
The teachers and coaches that impact lives the most are the ones who pushed you beyond your comfort level.
The real world is tough; our job is to make sure our players are equipped to handle it.
NEW: Providence HC Bryan Hodgson with a LEGENDARY quote in his introductory press conference:
“If you ever wanna question my recruiting abilities just look at my wife Jordan." 😂