For any coach mulling over stepping down after this season. Let me break down how it felt, the pros, and the cons.
First of all. Don’t make this decision quickly. Let the emotions from the season settle. Give yourself time to evaluate what’s best for you. You might’ve just had a horrible year. Don’t let one season be the driving factor.
What it felt like: It was an identity change. When I walked around town I was no longer “Coach”. I was just another guy. I’m still not sure I’m comfortable with losing that identity.
Pros: I get amazing quality time with my family every Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s the first thing that shocked me. It’s unbelievable how much time normal people have on holidays to relax and enjoy. Not ever having to ride on the cold compact buses was a major win. I get to tuck my kids into bed every night and I didn’t realize how much of a blessing that is. Lastly, I’m free to say any of my opinion without fear of admin, board, or parents. It’s kind of fun actually.
Cons: You can’t replace that thrill of competition with anything else. You will feel like a part of you is missing for a while. Your hoops opinion won’t matter much in the world either. Youth coaches and parents think you’re just one of them now. It’s hard not to have your ego hurt tbh. Watching high school sports is really hard. You’ll wonder if you made the right decision for a while. You have a ton of info in your brain that is no longer useful and that sucks.
About the last couple days
✅ Youth Camp
✅Alumni Tournament
💯 Seeing the past, present, and future together
This town of Berthoud is pretty special
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@MaxRoselle is such a talent, hard working, competitor and ultimate teammate on and off the floor! The ceiling is so high and better every time out on the floor! Where he lands will be getting an incredible talent! @RL_Hoops@PrepHoopsCO
Berthoud will always be home. Proud to represent where I came from & lead CSU Pueblo Basketball.
Appreciate the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor for the feature. From Berthoud to Pueblo… Let’s get to work!!
#GoPack 🐺 #COMPETE ‼️
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So excited to get back to our roots! New name, but same great program of coaches, players, families & opportunities. Life lesson that it’s ok to close a book & start a new story. Rocky Mountain Rebound will continue to provide stability, great coaches, & high level opportunities while doing the best to develop amazing individuals on and off the court. Please DM w/ any questions and use the https://t.co/Ul11FLwUWN or QR to register. #TheReboundFamily
Peyton Matkin of Rocky Mountain playing for @FLTripleThreat
Has been shooting the leather off the ball so far this spring
Currently shooting above 50% from 3 the first two weekends