Teacher / Coach

I see the people I teach or coach as people entrusted to me by God, not just performers to develop

I am as invested in who they are becoming as in what they are producing

I understand that my influence over those I teach goes far beyond the subject or skill

I notice the individual in front of me, not just the role they fill on my team or in my class

I give honest, specific feedback — not flattery, and not harshness

I celebrate growth, not just achievement — effort and character matter, not only results

I correct without contempt — the goal is their growth, not my frustration vented

I do not write off a struggling student or player — I look for what I might be missing about them

I check whether I am leading for their benefit or for my record and reputation

When someone pushes back, I listen before I respond — they may be seeing something I'm not

I apologize when I get it wrong in front of them — it teaches more than any lecture

I pray for my students and players by name — for their lives, not just their performance