We have a v short window when coaching children
Will they remember how you taught them skills? Maybe not
Will they remember games you won/lost? Maybe not
Will they remember how you made them feel?
The positivity
The compliments
The fun
The journey through childhood
YES
How important is a youth sports coach? The best ones engender and reinforce a love of the game; young people play -happily- for a long time. Others drive kids who used to love their sport away from the game, disheartened and discouraged. Bottom line: coaches are very important.