Anybody Quote by Joe Paterno
“What is a coach? We are teachers. Educators. We have the same obligations as all teachers, except we probably have more influence over young people than anybody but their families. And, in a lot of cases, more than their families.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching conference keynote, 1998
Coaches are educators with greater influence on youth than most teachers or families.
In simple terms: Coaches teach and heavily influence youth.
Leverage coaching to guide young lives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team sports
- youth programs
- school curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance coaching influence with family guidance?
- What ethical boundaries should coaches observe?
Balancing influence with respect for family roles is challenging.