Coaches

Today, I was inspired by a middle aged baseball coach named Stacy. He's the coach of David's baseball team. Stacy recently completed a long-term volunteer coaching situation with a group of boys he'd coached from 4th grade through high school. He loves the game and to coach kids to be the best players they can be. He's faithful at what he does with a long term perspective. Not just this season, but seasons of life! I talked with a friend tonight who is a volunteer with the Sea Scouts. He does what he does for similar reasons, as a much younger man. We agreed that the influence of coaches, teachers, and mentors is a link that teaches children to be adults, boys to be men, and girls to become women. That's an important role. I'm thankful for the influencers in my children's life! In some ways they're partners in their development. Their influence will far outlive the hours they invest today!