Coaching Truths

by Rich Burns, Head Coach, Gordon College

Coaching is gratifying, but it can also be humbling. There is always more to learn. The single most important thing I've learned as a coach is that harmony is not the norm. I think harmony or smooth sailing is over rated. What brings me satisfaction is, simply, struggling well.

Perfumed prose this in not. Maybe, though a few young coaches could grab a tidbit of relevance or a fresh idea as they peruse these coaching observation of a 20 year career.