I recently finished coaching two teams. 6-7 flag football and 4-5 soccer. As you can imagine the difference between a 4 year old playing her first sport and a 7 year old working on his 6th season is immense. The challenges of keeping their attention while learning a skill works the body and mind of a coach.
Jason Robinson volunteered to coach my son’s soccer team this season. It is obvious he has a passion for the sport and a high skill level and knowledge level to share. As I previously wrote he was the parent volunteering to steer the ship with help from parents. He donated his precious time to help our kids. Little did I know how precious his time really is.
He is a small business owner that I can image is taking hits in this slow economy, as most of us have. The stress of slower times will turn lots of us grey. But adding to this commitments are matters of true survival. Jason’s brother in law was diagnosed with a life debilitating illness. Jason has the unenviable task of assisting him while he undergoes treatment. Many hours a week are spent in the service of others.
The story of Jason really made me appreciate what I can give. Truly the most precious gift of all: time.