Blog Post #71, August 8, 2009

Through Coach’s Eyes

You know something? I got to thinking. 99% of information about good coaching comes from coaches. I think it’s time we hear from one of the kids. They can teach us a lot.

THROUGH COACH’S EYES

Hi, Coach, it’s me; I’m on the team.
Been looking forward to this day.
Got my glove and got my ball.
Couldn’t sleep last night at all.
But here I am, prepared to play.

They say you really love this game,
Not for the glory or the prize.
I want to love it just like you.
So teach me how to love it too
I want to see it through your eyes.

My other coaches put me down,
And each time something in me dies.
I saved some faith I think is strong
‘Cause I knew you would come along.
I want to see things through your eyes.

I don’t believe in me so much.
I’m just a kid inside my shell.
If you believe in me, I could,
See through your eyes, and know I’m good.
Then I’ll believe in me as well.

Through your eyes, I hope I see,
That if we’ve lost, or if we’ve won,
You won’t compare me to the rest
But knowing that I’ve done my best
You’ll smile at me and say, “Well done.”

And someday, when I’m all grown up,
I’ll know success is not a prize,
Because you helped a young boy see,
Success is knowing, deep in me,
I am the best that I can be.
And that, I learned, through Coach’s eyes.
   Swen Nater