As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
I’m incredibly surprised that you have a report of that nature. I’m not at all surprised that a person might find their influence and stature fading with age, as unpleasant as the prospect might be
The surprise is based on that being the only thing you encounter now. I would expect a number of people to recognize you and continue the relationship, even if some of them might be in the process of spending less time with you than they would have prior years.
That said, if you had previously enjoyed some influence — the opportunity to help others on many occasions — I would hope you could still find some ways to feel your contribution operating with the same level. Perhaps there are people with greater experience or more open minds you didn’t encounter recently. Perhaps you’ll see them at another event and get to share some good conversation and pass along some knowledge.
And if not, I can offer little more than my condolences, but you , I expect, wise enough to have seen the follies of youth on many days throughout your years.
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
Age isn't your problem, attitude is. I've been lucky enough to know some of the best coaches in the world (and college, and high school). Not one of them ever looked at other coaches and athletes as "opposing" etc... There's a reason why they don't remember you. Your attitude is all wrong.
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
Age isn't your problem, attitude is. I've been lucky enough to know some of the best coaches in the world (and college, and high school). Not one of them ever looked at other coaches and athletes as "opposing" etc... There's a reason why they don't remember you. Your attitude is all wrong.
Oh come on, lol. I’m sure he didn’t mean it like thaaat
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
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Now this is interesting!
I ran for 45 years and coached for 30 years. Running was my life!!
And now, I can go and watch a race, and recognize hardly anyone, and hardly anyone recognizes me.
And you know what? That's ok!! In fact, it's fun and refreshing.
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
I felt this when I retired from running and got away from the sport for 10 years before I got into coaching. Find your next thing....it's probably right in front of you. Good luck!
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
Age isn't your problem, attitude is. I've been lucky enough to know some of the best coaches in the world (and college, and high school). Not one of them ever looked at other coaches and athletes as "opposing" etc... There's a reason why they don't remember you. Your attitude is all wrong.
Jesus, man. Guy posts an innocuous 3 sentences and you come in with basically the most presumptuous and disrespectful reply possible. I might posit that you have an attitude problem yourself.
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
Age isn't your problem, attitude is. I've been lucky enough to know some of the best coaches in the world (and college, and high school). Not one of them ever looked at other coaches and athletes as "opposing" etc... There's a reason why they don't remember you. Your attitude is all wrong.
How are you able to determine all this from a post with 3 sentences?
Age isn't your problem, attitude is. I've been lucky enough to know some of the best coaches in the world (and college, and high school). Not one of them ever looked at other coaches and athletes as "opposing" etc... There's a reason why they don't remember you. Your attitude is all wrong.
"Opposing" can just mean opposite. It doesn't have to mean "in conflict with."
If I ask "should I hang this poster on this wall or the opposing wall?" I'm not implying that the walls are fighting with each other. The quadriceps and the hamstrings have opposing actions. Again, your muscles aren't enemies.
Dude is just making a distinction between coaches on his team and coaches on other teams using a word that everyone other than you considers innocuous.
I am getting older by the day as well. I have been helping volunteer coach mid-distance for a local track club for the last 7 years. My kids ran there but aged out a couple of years ago but I keep coaching. Maybe give that a try.
My kid's track coach is in his early 70's and one of the most respected coaches in the state. A lot older and a lil slower of course, he's been in the game for 40+ years. When he speaks, everyone listens. There is no substitute for experience and wisdom.
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
If it keeps your mind away from your physical woes, it’s a good thing.
Age isn't your problem, attitude is. I've been lucky enough to know some of the best coaches in the world (and college, and high school). Not one of them ever looked at other coaches and athletes as "opposing" etc... There's a reason why they don't remember you. Your attitude is all wrong.
Jesus, man. Guy posts an innocuous 3 sentences and you come in with basically the most presumptuous and disrespectful reply possible. I might posit that you have an attitude problem yourself.
As a successful retired HS coach that coached for 4 decades, I used to go to meets and just answer questions from opposing coaches and athletes. I realized this season that people no longer even remember who I was and that I’m just an old man watching track. A rough time mentally dealing with being a has been.
Welcome to the club. But remeber, now you dont have to act interested in their bs. You can,when you reach my stage of superannuation feign sleep or even death in an emergency boring-as-hell situation, where a young buck coach wants to hold forth about his training methods. Or you can rattle off a bunch of nutty nonsense and elicit head-nodding and vacuous smiles. This is America USA, not Asia or South America where they revere and, yes, listen to their elders.
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