Coaches with young kids(18 and under) preseason reminder 1) Don’t preach family if u ignore your own…The old school coaches bragging that they don’t remember their kids birthdays and haven’t seen them in months is selfish, egotistical, and harmful. Be a good dad and mom first…You’re setting the example for everyone u coach 2) Include your young children and if a head coach include your staffs children in everything possible **However be cognizant of the fact that not every player, not every coach, not every prayer leader, and not every administrator is safe for your kids to be around alone. It’s a reality that your kids can be in harms way simply because u feel safe and u believe that everyone u coach and everyone u hire and everyone u work for are good safe humans. They’re not. So yes include your children, but protect them at all times. 3) Win or lose… be a phenomenal parent. Don’t let a big win and a huge loss affect the quality of your parenting. Be that great parent the moment u walk in the door… otherwise your selfishness will cause damage that might not be undone Most of all remember that you are always a leader and everything u do is a learned behavior for your team as well as your kids. Be the best dad and mom in the world…Win or Lose!