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by David Corson
The art of coaching up
S
ports and business have a lot in common, especially in the
construction/renovation sectors. It doesn't matter what sport
you play, each one prepares you for your business acumen,
and the ups and downs that life throws your way every day. While some
days are better than others, you win that game or complete that tough
project. The euphoria is unforgettable. It drives you back for more.
Ever since he could walk my son followed
my footsteps into playing sports. First it was
hockey. But now he decided to try lacrosse,
the fastest sport on foot. When he came to me
about playing, I told him I'd coach. I wanted to
be sure he learned to play the game correctly.
Most important, I wanted to show him how
to win, and that even losing can be a positive
experience. Everyone makes mistakes, but if
you don't learn from them, it's a problem.
Sports offer many lessons. Have a
plan and stick to it. Be on time for practice.
Be prepared. Make sure you have all your
equipment. Have food in your body for
energy. Make sure you have liquid to keep
hydrated. Keep a positive attitude.
Being a coach is
like being the lead
on a construction/
renovation project.
You juggle multiple
items and want it
to run like a welloiled machine.
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The picture included in my Publisher's Note was taken after our first practice
game. We only had two practices under our
belts, eventually losing 6-1 to a much more
experienced team.
Did we have fun playing? You bet. Did
it hurt to lose? Absolutely. Did we learn from
the game? Definitely. Will we get better? Yes.
How much improvement depends on whether we can learn from our mistakes and how
well we practice. Perfection truly counts.
Being a coach is like being the lead
on a construction/renovation project. You
juggle multiple items and want it to run like
a well-oiled machine. Choosing the right
team managers – drafting the right players
you can communicate with – are critical to
having a winning, consistent game plan.
A lacrosse team consists of various
positions, including the goalie, which is
your last line of defense. Play together as a
team and you have a much better chance of
succeeding. Surrounding yourself with the
right assistant coaches – ones who share
your vision – is just like selecting the right
GC and sub-contractors to get the job done.
Once that ball crosses the goal line or
the drywall is put up, it's that much harder
to correct the outcome or score. People of
all skill levels work as a unit. You know who
can do what, and who needs to improve. You
fix things so they don't happen again, and
improve your odds of reaching and exceeding your goals every time out.
Take a good look at your rag tag bunch
by season's end. They all will be winners.
They all can look at themselves in the mirror
and say they gave it everything they had.
Just like my team will.
With that said, we wish you the
best of success in 2013. As they say in
lacrosse: When you're open for a pass,
here's your help.