Dear Athlete,
I would not be surprised if you feel tired of hearing from me by now. Nobody likes a coach who talks so much you think s/he likes to hear her- or himself talk. If anything, it feels like a breath of fresh air when coaches leave the air quiet.
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If you’ve ever wondered if becoming a coach means you have everything together, you have all the answers, and you don’t have to learn any more, then let me tell you: that isn’t true.
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While you can have a healthy view of yourself, you may notice that the road can get a little bumpier when you step out to interact with other people.
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I don’t know a non-cliché way to say this, but your production does not define you.
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You may feel tempted to close your ears. Depending on your experience, you know a coach who has overstayed their welcome in your life, or who has not used, or worse yet, abused their opportunity to guide you. On the other hand, you may not think you need a coach. Hang in there, because whatever your idea of coaching may be, I want to encourage you.
Will you consider me your coach for this moment in time?
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Rebekah L. Streeter 