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## Navigating Your Child's Education: Grades 9-12
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## [Thoughts on Coaching](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/thoughts-on-coaching)
By [Jeff Hartings](https://discover.worthingtonchristian.com/grades9-12/author/jeff-hartings) on Apr 1, 2021 8:00 PM
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*\[Editor's Note: This blog post is an adapted excerpt from the [Navigating Your Child's Education Podcast](https://anchor.fm/worthington-christian)episode "What makes a good coach?" featuring a candid conversation with Coach Hartings. Make sure to check it out [here](https://anchor.fm/worthington-christian/episodes/What-makes-a-good-coach-eubg0a).\]*
With [over half of high school students across the U.S. competing in interscholastic sports](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/08/28/high-school-sports-participation-drops-first-time-years/), it’s safe to say that coaches have a strong influence on our young people. In my own journey as an athlete, parent, and coach, I have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of coaching. Coaches can have a tremendous impact on their players—both positive and negative. It’s important for parents to carefully consider who is influencing their children when it comes to athletics and coaching.
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