As coaches and
leaders it is easy to focus so much attention on others that we can lose
sight of ourselves. Burnout, fatigue, and health issues are all too common
occurrences. Coaching can be the number one stress job in the world. Every
game there is a winner and loser. It can be a tremendous amount of stress,
and sometimes if you're not in control of it problems arise. Long hours,
poor eating habits, loss of family time are just a few examples that can
cause you to become out of balance. This book is about maintaining a healthy balance.
I have worked with or been around coaches and
leaders at all levels. I have had the opportunity to observe successful
coaches and some not so successful. I know coaches who love their job and
some who hate what they do. I’ve worked with people who were consumed so
much that they never took a vacation and others who seemed to be on
permanent vacation. The point is I’ve seen all sides of the spectrum and I
know without any reservations that the most important thing any coach can
do is to take care of number one. Coaches who are in balance and feel good
do a better job.
Good
luck and enjoy your career!
