Hello,
For any coaches out there( whether it is high school or collegiate) do any of you still train while coaching? This could be graduate assistant, assistant or head coach. I am wanting to know if any of you still train for races.
I am asking this because I am soon to graduate and would like to go into coaching as a profession, however, as much as I want to help others become better, I believe my days progressing as a runner isn't quite over yet. I do know my priorities as a coach, but is this looked down upon to still train, and coach at the same time? Of course I would race in the off seasons as much as I could, and maybe when I become a GA I could still train with the team? Any input on this matter will be appreciated.
Ps I know when I become a coach I will put my interests behind me and focus on my athletes, not myself.