The best learning happens when we get vulnerable and ask real questions. In “Coaching the Home Team,” I found that the bravest coaches were the ones who admitted what they didn’t know and sought help. Prompt: - See a question you can help with? Jump in and share your wisdom. - What’s a question you wish you’d asked sooner in your career? - What’s your biggest coaching question right now? Drop it below—no topic is off-limits. Let’s make this the most helpful, judgment-free Q&A in youth sports. The more we ask, the more we all grow!

Coaching softball is a journey—full of highs, lows, and plenty of learning. My book is packed with stories of teams who found success by embracing the process, not just the outcome. Reflection: - What’s been your most rewarding coaching moment? - How do you help your team bounce back from a tough loss? - Is there a lesson you wish you’d learned sooner? Prompt: Share a memorable story—good or bad—from your coaching journey. What did you or your team learn? Let’s build a library of lessons for the next generation of coaches.

No coach has all the answers. In “Coaching the Home Team,” I learned as much from my peers as from any clinic. The best communities are those where coaches share, debate, and challenge each other to grow. Reflection: - What’s the best advice you’ve ever received from another coach? - Is there a time when another coach’s perspective changed your approach? - How do you seek out feedback and new ideas? Prompt: Tag a fellow coach who’s made you better. Or, post a question you’re wrestling with—let’s see how many creative solutions our group can offer!

Team culture isn’t an accident—it’s built on purpose. My book shares stories about teams that thrived because they had rituals, mottos, and a shared “why.” Culture is the glue that holds a group together through tough times. Reflection: - What’s your team’s identity? - Do you have a motto, ritual, or tradition that unites your players? - How do you handle setbacks as a group? Prompt: Describe your team’s culture in three words. What’s one tradition or ritual that brings your group together? Let’s swap ideas for building a true Wolfpack mentality!

Volunteers are the backbone of youth sports. In my early days, I didn’t have fancy drills or years of experience—just a passion for helping kids. “Coaching the Home Team” highlights how volunteers who lead with heart can make the biggest impact. Reflection: - What motivated you to volunteer? - How do you juggle coaching with other responsibilities? - What’s a time-saving tip or resource you wish you had sooner? Prompt: Let’s create a volunteer “toolkit.” Share your best time-management hack, favorite drill, or advice for balancing it all. New volunteers—ask your burning questions here!