A New Direction

Something that I feel has impacted me as the coach the most is being able to adjust to new and unfamiliar surroundings. I am originally from Tennessee and, at first, if you would have asked me I would not have wanted to leave. I like knowing where I and and how to navigate in order to get to a certain location. However my life had other plans for me. As I played college ball that involved me having to move to do something I love and have a passion for. Considering that basketball was something special to me, I would do anything to continue to be apart of it. So as I moved to Arkansas I had to learn about a new area and new people. That was an adjustment because I went somewhere where I knew nobody. Luckily I think I have an open personally where I’m easy to get along with. I was fortunate to meet lifelong friends, who I still keep in contact with. Then after my years of playing expired, I then moved to Texas to continue my education and passion of sports. I have always envisioned myself getting a masters degree and coaching, but I never expected it to be this life changing. I have had the chance to coach a good group of kids, as well as a difficult group. It is good that I have been through both so that I know how to treat and coach the different type of individuals I come across. Also being given the opportunity to coach boys as well as girls, allowed me to experience both sides of sports. I want the girl sporting side to be just as big as the boys, but in order to get that we have to work hard and be a team people want to watch and support. The people I have met the few years I’ve been here have impacted my life more than anyone has before. I can honestly say that I found a second family who “adopted” me in and treat me as their own. I also have the privilege to work under great coaches and life teachers. They have helped me mold my life and direct it in the direction I desire. Even though I hit a few speed bumps here and there it never made me afraid or hesitant to go after what I want. Me being the person I am, I am always ready to do whatever is necessary to get the things I desire for myself. I honestly can say that I’m glad I was skeptical about moving because it made me a humble person and never took family or home for granted. However I know realize and see that without the big move, I would not be where I am today or the coach I desire to be in the future. Do I feel like this is my forever spot, no, but I am going to stay here until another opportunity falls into place for me. The way they have been faking thus far, have yet to fail me.