Coaching Youth Softball - It's An Addiction

I couldn't resist anymore. The temptation was too great.

Coaching is like a drug. It's addictive.

So, after a year on the side lines doing mostly consulting
and specialized work with Olympians, I pick it up again.

Yes, I'm back coaching a team. Again.

I've been coaching a long time. And at all levels of the game.

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Marc Dagenais Bio

However, during the last decade, I've worked mostly at the elite
level with athletes from 18 to 30 years old at the 18U, 23U, senior
and college levels.

Now, for the first time in 10 years, I'm back at the 16U level.

What was I thinking?

Hormones, parents, discipline, small life events turned tragedies, etc.

I am sure a lot of you know what I'm talking about.

But guess what? I'm excited anyways.

Why?

It's fun.

I love challenges.

I love having a positive influence on the lives of younger athletes
and help them grow both as athletes and as people.

I love the thrill of competition.

I love teaching skills and developing talent.

I love sharing my life experiences and mentoring.

I love giving back to the community.

Coaching is challenging. No doubt about it. It's often a thankless
job. It can give you A LOT of headaches.

But It can be an extremely rewarding experience too.

Why is there so many volunteer coaches in our sport system?

Because it's fun, addictive and rewarding.

I just held my tryouts this past weekend and selected my team. I just
embarked on a new journey with 12 talented, passionate, hard-working,
and fun young ladies and my new coaching staff.

We'll have to get to know each other. They'll have to get to know
my philosophy and my structure. We are in this together.

I am excited. It will be fun.

I had to share.

Who loves ya?

Marc
"Your Softball Peak Performance Coach"
 

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