carrie socha

Wife to Coach, Mom to 6: Little Paradises take Time 🌴🌺🌊 Faith Family Football
“The road must eventually lead to the whole world.”

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

@CoachSheff_UH Our prayers have been with her and you! What a legacy of love!❤️

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

@CarlinCoach Aww love this!! Legit!

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In order to live eternally, we do not need to cheat death, but to serve life, by caring for others in this, our time together. https://t.co/INNPP3ogUR

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

@CoachLytal Prayers from NC 🙏

[Lenoir-Rhyne Football @LRBearsFootball]

LR Football’s first ever 𝒲ℴ𝓂ℯ𝓃’𝓈 ℱℴℴ𝓉𝒷𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝒞𝓁𝒾𝓃𝒾𝒸 is happening Aug 8th! This ladies night out is designed to be fun, entertaining, and ladies only! Grab your gals and get your tickets now! 🏈

Learn more & get tickets at https://t.co/CTBV3iUG07

#GOBEARS #W1N

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

@CarlinCoach Happy Fathers Day! You are so blessed!

[Sr. Miriam James @onegroovynun]

This son of mine was dead,
and has come to life again;
he was lost,
and has been found.
-Lk 15:24

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

Spring Ball can’t wait!

[Lenoir-Rhyne Football @LRBearsFootball]

Official 2025 spring practice schedule. Practices are open to HS players and coaches! 🧱🐻🧱

#W1N #BetweenTheBricks #TOUGH

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

Meet my friend and the founder of OHFO! #dayofgiving

[Sr. Miriam James @onegroovynun]

Am I not here who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection?
Am I not the source of your joy?
Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms?
Do you need something more?
Let nothing else worry you
or disturb you.
-Our Lady of Guadalupe

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

Please join us in this very special partnership!
@OpenHearts222
@FosterFamilyNC

🎁 🐻

[Lenoir-Rhyne Football @LRBearsFootball]

We're giving back this Thanksgiving season & invite you to join us. We've partnered with Open Hearts for Orphans to help the families of WNC.

Join our efforts by bringing gift bags to the @LRBearsClub office, or by donating at https://t.co/LTBuP8ok7o

Hear from @coachSocha ⬇️

[Lenoir-Rhyne Football @LRBearsFootball]

𝙂𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮

Thank you @AlabamaFTBL for hosting us today 🙌

🐻🏈🧱

#GOBEARS | #BetweenTheBricks

[Lenoir-Rhyne Bears @LRbears]

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐂 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒‼️

🐻⚽️

#GOBEARS | #BetweenTheBricks

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

Coaches are edifying as parents!
And I have the kids to prove it!!
@coachsoch @Csocha8
@AnaSocha05

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Raising Kids in a Coaching Household.

If you grew up in a coaching household, you know it’s a unique experience.

It’s not like most families.

There are long hours, sacrifices, and some tough days.

But if you’re lucky enough to raise kids in a coaching household, you give them something special.

Coaching families have a front-row seat to some of life’s most important lessons.

Here are 7 of them:

1. RESILIENCE AND HARD WORK ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE

Coaching isn’t a 9-to-5 job, and kids of coaches learn that early on.

They see the late nights, the tough losses, and the prep work that goes into every game.

They watch you break down film, take calls from parents, and come back from tough games with a plan.

They learn resilience not because you sit them down and teach it but because they witness it.

And they learn that hard work isn’t something you do once in a while - it’s part of who you are.

2. THEY LEARN THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK AND SELFLESSNESS

Kids in coaching families see what it means to put the team before yourself.

They hear you talk about sacrifice, unselfish play, and lifting others up.

They come to understand that individual success is only part of the equation and that the greatest accomplishments happen when people work together.

They learn that life isn’t just about what they achieve but how they can contribute to something bigger than themselves.

3. THEY WITNESS THE POWER OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE

In sports, a positive mindset is everything, and as a coach, you model that every day.

Your kids see you handle wins and losses with grace.

They watch how you encourage players, bounce back after hard games, and find ways to improve.

And over time, they internalize that attitude - the belief that no matter the circumstances, you can find a way forward.

They learn that a positive attitude is a choice that shapes every outcome.

4. THEY ARE EXPOSED TO REAL-LIFE PROBLEM-SOLVING

Coaching is constant problem-solving.

How to handle an injured player, how to break a losing streak, how to motivate a discouraged team - your kids are around it all.

They see you make decisions under pressure, analyze situations, and adapt.

They learn that life’s problems don’t go away, but they improve with effort, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn.

This skill - facing challenges head-on - will serve them well in every aspect of their lives.

5. THEY UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY AND CHARACTER

Coaches don’t just teach skills; they teach character.

You talk about doing the right thing, being honest, and treating others with respect.

Your kids hear those conversations and watch you model them.

And they learn that, at the end of the day, character matters more than stats or awards.

They see firsthand that true success comes from being the kind of person who keeps their word and puts others first.

6. THEY GROW UP WITH A COMMUNITY AROUND THEM
A coaching household isn’t just family - it’s a community.

Your kids get to be around a team, see players grow, and celebrate the wins together.

They build friendships with players and families.

They grow up knowing they’re part of something bigger, with people who care about them.

And when they see your impact on others, they understand that success isn’t just about what you do; it’s about the difference you make in others’ lives.

7. THEY SEE PASSION IN ACTION

Coaching isn’t just a job; it’s a calling.

And your kids get to see what it looks like to be passionate about your work.

They see you go above and beyond, care deeply, and invest everything into helping others succeed.

They learn that work isn’t just a means to an end - it’s a chance to make a difference.

When they see your passion, it inspires them to find theirs and pursue it with the same dedication.

Final Thoughts:

Growing up in a coaching household means seeing life from a different perspective.

Your kids witness the ups and downs, the challenges and victories.

They learn resilience, teamwork, integrity, and passion - qualities that can’t be taught in a classroom.

And as they get older, these lessons stay with them, shaping them into people who value hard work, kindness, and commitment.

So, if you’re raising kids in a coaching household, know that you’re giving them a gift.

They’re learning, growing, and developing in ways that will impact them for a lifetime.

Coaching might be a demanding profession, but it also gives back in ways that are truly priceless.

And in the end, you’re not just building a team - you’re building a family filled with lessons that last far beyond the season.

Choose to Coach.

[carrie socha @sochasideline]

Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. George pray for us!
#sochasaints
#AllSaints

[Brett McMurphy @Brett_McMurphy]

🚨Buckle up & be sure you're hydrated: today starts a stretch of 56 consecutive days w/at least 1 college football or NFL game every single freakin day 😍

[Lenoir-Rhyne Bears @LRbears]

Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics wants to give a big thanks to the @CatawbaIndians for hosting our football game yesterday.

Shoutout to all the loyal Bears fans who made the drive to Salisbury to see a big Bears 𝐖𝐈𝐍 👏

🐻🏈🧱

#GOBEARS | #BetweenTheBricks

[Lenoir-Rhyne Bears @LRbears]

Football vs. Tusculum moved to Sunday at 3 p.m. at Catawba College.

🐻🏈🧱

#GOBEARS | #BetweenTheBricks https://t.co/7AmEJydHnS