Paul Lange

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

#kswx @NWSWichita
Shelf cloud approaching Conway Springs. Photo taken 8:25.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Why Coaching Is Harder Than People Think (A Holiday Reminder)…

Because coaching isn’t just about plays, drills, or game nights.

It’s about people.

It’s about walking into practice every day and managing emotions you didn’t create but are responsible for.

Your own.
Your players.
Your assistants.
Parents.
Administrators.
Fans.

It’s about teaching kids who are all at different stages.

Different maturity levels.
Different confidence levels.
Different home situations.

And somehow holding them to the same standards while still meeting them where they are.

It’s about decisions that look simple from the stands but feel heavy from the sideline.

Who plays.
When.
Why.
How you communicate it.

And how that decision might land on a 16-year-old who ties their identity to minutes.

It’s about losing sleep over kids who won’t buy in.

Over conversations you need to have.

Over mistakes you replay in your head long after everyone else moved on.

It’s about being judged by people who see the outcome, not the process.

The scoreboard, not the hours.

The result, not the relationships.

And yet, you show up again.

You plan. You teach. You model. You care.

As the season slows and the holidays arrive, this is the reminder:

What you do matters.

Even when it goes unseen.
Even when it feels heavy.
Even when it’s hard.

Coaching is about influence. And influence lasts longer than any season.

That’s why coaching is harder than people think. And also why it matters so much.

As the year winds down, I hope you find a little rest, a little perspective, and a lot of pride in the work you’re doing.

🎄Happy Holidays, Coach.

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

Pea to quarter size hail right now. West edge of Conway Springs. #kswx @NWSWichita

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

@NickHorob 👍

[Coach the Coaches @WinningCoaches]

Student-athletes who skip class, hide in the weight room, disrespect teachers, and make excuses are bad teammates. How you do one thing, is how you’ll do everything. You can’t flip the switch. Being a winner is about being consistently good.

~ via @CoachMongero

[Todd Wolfson @CoachWolfson]

After a bad game.
After a good game.
After they score the game winner.
After they miss the last shot.
After they play the whole game.
After they don’t get off the bench.
After every game.

Tell your son/daughter “I Love You & I’m Proud of You”.

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

Benjamin’s first solo combine experience! 😬👍

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

How's your attitude when u don't get what u want? Have u considered that God didn't want u to have it ? But now you're acting out on everyone & everybody simply because either u ain't ready for it or God don't want u to have it. Think about that & change your attitude. Now. #CoachPrime

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

@NickHorob Yes, please.

[Todd Wolfson @CoachWolfson]

It takes 1 player who:

• doesnt work hard
• badmouths coaches in locker room
• doesnt bring energy
• pushes team rules
• has bad body language
• complains on the bench

To completely ruin an entire team culture + chemistry. Dont be that one player. Buy in + be Team First

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

Benjamin and Adrian supervising during corn harvest.

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

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[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

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[Craig Doty @CoachDoty]

Coaching is like farming
*Good planting is essential
*Every year brings new challenges
*Stay up to date with modern tech
*Hire good help
*Irrigate and fertilize
*Have patience and faith
*Remove weeds
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You can’t fake a harvest. Ultimately, you will reap what you sow.

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

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[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

Are you ready for some 🏈 and a chance to win some 💵?

Proceeds go directly to the charitable works supported by our Knights of Columbus council.

[Paul Lange @ThePaulLange]

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