Thanksgiving and Christmas are 2 of my most favorite Holidays. It is a great time to reflect on things that you are grateful for, things that have made you the person you are, and people you know you can't live without! These are also some of the most stressful times of year, especially for a coach!!!!!
Every year, my school, or I, host the Thanksgiving Girl's Basketball Tournament and I keep hoping that every year the preparation and stressing about everything getting done diminishes even a smidgen. BUT, it doesn't! Concession stand, hospitality room, gate workers, score keeper, book person, along with coaching your own team and many other things to get started! A person tries so hard to get everything done WELL before the event is to take place, but there is always something that I always forget about. Then I have to deal with people not wanting to volunteer their time, a couple of hours, on their days off! I totally understand, but as a coach we teach, coach and are still asked to work when we are off. So if anyone sees this and is a classroom teacher, please, PLEASE, help us coaches out and volunteer when we need some assistance!!!!!
Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and be thankful for what you have!
Love and God Bless
A smile
6 hours ago
Sounds like you are busy..at least we get to see new baby photos at your Moms blog..:)
ReplyDeleteOh - so glad you found time to write something. I know your coaching takes so much time, but I know you want the kids to get the best they can out of the sports you coach. Remember how you respected your coaches and looked up to them - I know your girls see you in that light too! Keep up the good work you are doing. I know baby Renee keeps you busy too. Give her a big hug and kiss from me. love you all, mom
ReplyDeleteWow I couldn't believe I heard from you on my blog.....I know your busy....I've been there! Wow -- I just noticed I have more followers than you do...HaHa! I didn't think that would ever happen - you social bug!
ReplyDeletehey coach Jess...I would love to vol. for you...but the drive, bike or walk would probably present a problem.
ReplyDeleteDoes it ever get easier?
Hmm...picture this...coaching with babe in arms, dish towel, dust rag, money exchange, distributing papers and stat books, all at the same time...that is about what you are going through and we know and sympathize with you. Hope the next tournie is better. Thanks for taking a minute and sharing your thoughs and pics with us; we truly appreciate it, Coach. xox g