Throughout this portfolio, I examine issues for multiple athletic programs from an operational position. As a head softball coach, I was ultimately in charge of all logistics on and off the field. This includes the founding beliefs for the programs. While this chapter is written in regards to a softball programs, I believe that the mission, vision and my style are all adaptable to other sports. The philosophy must be embodied not just by a head coach, but the staff, players and extended community surrounding the athletic program. The mission statement for the HHIHS Softball team is as follows: I am making a commitment to this team. According to Webster’s Dictionary commitment is defined as "something pledged; the state or an instance of …show more content…
I’ve said for years if you’ve got the extra energy to waste on negativity then we can certainly channel that into more reps of something that will actually improve your game. “Never let them see you cry, never let them see you sweat” the adage my mom used to say and what she really meant was: do not let others see that they can bring you down. Don’t let others destroy your confidence because rationally the only way others can bring you down is if you let them. You control your feelings but the great thing about optimism is that it is infectious. Ask anyone who has been in a dugout when your team has been on a hitting extravaganza, suddenly even the manager has more confidence than he/she did before. In terms of “letting them see you sweat”, my mother meant never to show self-doubt. No one is ever going to believe that you can do something if you don’t first believe it …show more content…
Not everyone is going to be best friends, but I think about my siblings as we grew up… we pushed each other mentally, physically and emotionally to get tougher… and it was hard and at times extremely frustrating… but should anyone step in and even attempt to alter the well-being of my siblings… the price was high. Successful groups mitigate outside threats to their members or common goal. They protect their own. Coach John Wooden said “Seek opportunities to show that you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.” (Good