I’m a competitive person. I hate to lose.
We’ve discussed this.
I hated to lose as a player. After a loss, I’d sulk for days. Ask anyone who knows me.
Now, I hate to lose as a coach. Yes, even if it’s coaching U-13 girls soccer.
I know, I know. Winning isn’t everything. Trust me, we didn’t win very often this year. And, you’re right.
I know, I know. Winning isn’t everything. Trust me, we didn’t win very often this year. And, you’re right.
Still, it doesn’t stop the competitive juices from flowing and my voice from rising once the ball is in play. If they keep score, I want to win. Period.
But coaching my daughters in various sports — from soccer to basketball to softball — I always seem to learn more than they do. (Maybe it’s because I’m not a very good coach.)
And this year, I once again learned some valuable lessons. Click Here to learn what those lessons were and how they can help you as a coach or parent.
BY MIKE SZVETITZ , 
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
