Yep, my husband has a little black book.
It's not what you might think though. He has been carrying this little piece of innovation around in his pocket for weeks now. Every time he gets a creative idea or has a spark of inspiration, he opens this book and writes.
At night, the book sleeps next to the bed. Coach is a student of life and this book is proof. (It also proves he is alittle OCD, he has placed in tabs for motivational quotes, rewards for players, ways to promote the program, and lastly, new plays/game film.Ha, sorry, dear.) I watch him read books on motivation, I encounter him studying bits of advice from coaches who have walked the walk before and I listen to him as he speaks the swagger to himself before he writes.
Coach loves to lead more than anyone I know. As we embark on the new school year, I pray for wisdom, for him to make good choices. I pray for a path that is filled with encouragement, commitment and celebration. It's often scary to think girls age 14-18 hold our future coaching goals in their hands. There is something about this year, that feels different? This is the first year in a while that the players wear their hearts on their sleeve and will do anything to keep their commitment to win. Players make a team, but heart wins championships. The leader, he committed to "being the change." Will this year's change be enough to win? Only 78 more days and the future becomes today...yes, behind the bench, season #8, ready or not...
