Chase Hoskins
Contributing Writer
Coaches don’t only decide the game plan, they help reshape students’ values and traditions.
According to the National Library of Medicine, “When athletes feel a stronger coach–athlete relationship, confidence is enhanced.”
Sophomore Henry Loddes said he feels like coaches help him put in more effort and try harder in school.
One way coaches can impact students’ lives is through the development of important life skills. According to a study by MU Health, playing in a team sport can teach teamwork and communication skills. “This experience is helpful when encountering problems at work or at home.”
Football Varsity assistant Coach John Schurk said, “The thing I’m most proud of as a coach is bringing out the best, not just athletically but as a human being… It’s about how you develop these young athletes into good human beings for the future.”
In addition to personal development, sports have been linked to increased academic performance and time management skills, according to Bridgeport University. “Individuals see increased concentration, enhanced memory, stimulated creativity and better-developed problem-solving skills.”
Coaches not only are role models, but they also help students and athletes to have more self-confidence.
“Many times, I have seen sports ‘save’ student-athletes from poor decisions in life. I have seen it inspire students to become leaders. I have seen it inspire students to be lifelong competitors. I have seen it make individuals lifelong athletes and lovers of healthy lifestyles.” track coach Jon Petter said about the impact he has seen coaches make on students.
Coaches don’t just write the game plan; they make a lifelong impact by inspiring student-athletes to develop good habits, gain confidence, and attain higher academic performance.
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