Teams that train together, succeed together. the more your players go through together as a group, both easy and difficult, will help to define their identity as individuals and as a team. The bonds they share from going to battle together will never be broken. Showing your players that you are focused on development helps to build trust between players and coaches. 

Let’s face it: being able to field a whole squad game after game, puts your program in the driver’s seat this season. Your athletes will run faster, hit harder, and play tougher because they will be conditioned to. They’ll resist injury because they’ve gone through proper training and play with no fear.

As coaches, we develop athletes. However, we have an additional responsibility to cultivate responsible and confident young men and women. They may not remember their record 10 years from now, but they’ll remember the good times, their teammates, and their coaches.