Stress

Adults, particularly coaches, don’t realize that a student athlete’s day is very hard and stressful. Just because we are not earning money and paying bills does not mean that we are not allowed to get overwhelmed sometimes. Taking a day off just to relax can work wonders for you, however if you want to play a sport at the highest level you are not allowed to do this. News flash: Kids get tired and stressed out, sometimes even more than adults. When you are in high school it’s not as easy as going to school, then to practice, then doing your homework. Making relationships and developing the skills to make relationships are what high school is all about. Movies don’t portray any of the reality of what happens in high school but that is what most people envision it as. Kids want to fit in and be liked, but it’s not easy to do so, it takes time and effort. Parents and coaches don’t understand all that goes on during the day and on social media, but having a conversation about it with them will get you nowhere, so that’s why we don’t open up. Kids have stress and if our overseers saw this and helped us with it, maybe we could relax just a little. Take this into consideration next time you see your players or your kids and try to make their day just a little easier by being understanding. And coaches, if your players like you they will want to win and give it their all to please you.
 

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/02/michael-jordan-remembers-dean-smith