Measure vs Measure

It is really amazing, but relaxing your body is actually relaxing your mind. Having time to reboot your whole body. This might take an hour, two hours or perhaps the whole day. It is just another bit of evidence of the role that the heart, mind, and soul play in our phases of life.

As a former head football coach, it was absolutely easy to work 36-40 hours on both the game as well as the players and coaches. And only leaving Sundays to relax or reboot. Of course, this is way before letting the television go in my life. It took some time to get used too, it wasn't easy. Juggling my faith, family, business, work, sports program, and social activity was rather challenging. Especially being a full-time husband and father/mentor. However, I can still hear Coach Jim Harbaugh and Richard Solomon saying the same thing "Making every player count" and working hard on the fundamentals.

Relaxing was very hard for me even on Sunday's because we would stop by my in-laws for supper and end up watching the game. So, there I was going over the practice plans and upcoming game all in my head. I wasn't really thing about making every player count as my family as much as the team. Many years went by sacrificing my marriage, kids and profitable growth of my family. The relax time went out the window along with proper communication with my family.

In closing here are some keys that might help you along your way at being the champion coach or person for life takes deliberate practice which builds talent and skills. In addition, have a time for a reboot is vitally important. I am taking about one day within the week where you are away from everything, it is just you and the family or friends. And lastly hitting every morning with optimism. These tools or conditions truly helped in my transformation and I sure hope they can help you!

Best, 


Coach Frank Sagasta



www.coachingbeyond.org