Breaking the Intimidation of Coaching: Growing Through the System
Jahrae Hampton (D’Evelyn High School, Littleton, Colo./Denver Volleyball Club, Rocky Mountain Region)
Excerpt from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
- “‘Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime.’ We are inspired by individuals who make brilliant strides…But, often, those who set the greatest examples for us are not famous or well known.”
I like this quote because it shows that it is not about the accolades or the prestige one gains when doing something in which one is passionate. Over the past five years, volleyball has become a passion of mine. It has helped focus my desire to empower, inspire and motivate people toward reaching their goals. Because of this passion I have for developing and coaching youth, people often ask me if I played volleyball in college and how long I have been coaching? I always chuckle and say "No, I did not play volleyball in college and I am still green to the sport.” Then I follow it up with the fact that volleyball found me. Read more
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