Setting up a system that rewards you for meeting your goals and has penalties for failing to hit your target is just as important as putting your goals down on paper.
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Coaching is the great passion of my life, and the job to me has always been an opportunity to work with our student athletes and help them discover what they want.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Coaching is a deeply fulfilling vocation that empowers student-athletes to find their aspirations.
In this quote, Pat Summitt expresses her profound dedication to coaching, emphasizing that it is more than just a job; it is a passion that allows her to contribute significantly to the lives of student-athletes. By helping them discover their goals and desires, she highlights the transformative impact a coach can have on young individuals, guiding them not only in sports but in life.
Themes
CoachingEducationPassionStudent-AthletesMentorship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a coaching seminar to inspire new coaches.
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