Jenna McFaddin was my volleyball coach in 8th grade. She only coached me for one season, but she was the most energetic, positive coach I've ever had, and made me love playing volleyball that year. She also was a role model for when I coached volleyball at Sutherland Middle School. I am a shy person in general, but I knew that to be an effective coach I had to be enthusiastic and do my best to get the team to love playing as well. I found myself imitating her coaching style and energy while I coached, but also in other aspects of my life as well.
That is a great post. I am glad she was able to inspire you to be the coach you were to those middle schoolers! How much fun!
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