Cougar Coaches

I loved my experience participating in Cougar Coaches! When I graduated from high school, I missed being a part of team sports. Volunteer coaching was a great way for me to give what I received as a youth. It was so rewarding to see each player’s confidence and skills grow! The experience reminded of how far I’ve come and the joy and friendships that come through sports.

Volunteering with Cougar Coaches has truly been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences I’ve had at BYU. It was so fun getting to know the team and seeing everyone grow in confidence and friendship throughout the season. Amazing way to make a positive difference.

After a game, I was wondering what good I was doing for these kids. At that moment a mother of one of the athletes I was coaching came up to me and thanked me for being a great example to her son and giving him self confidence. This was such a witness to me of the blessing of service.

He feels like he isn't a good player and didn't want to come to the game today. After some tears and a lot of convincing that he needed to be a part of the team, he conceded to go. You don't owe him playing time let alone ball handling time, but after today, his confidence and demeanor has totally shifted. I thank you whole heartedly for being kind to him and boosting his confidence.

As I walked off the field after coaching a soccer game I was approached by one of the boy’s mothers. She told me that her son typically had a hard time fitting in with the boys his age but I had really helped him to feel comfortable on this team and even helped him to make some new friends. She thanked me profusely for my small service. Coaching has allowed me to make a significant impact in these kid's lives and to have fun while doing it!