My Philosophy in Teaching/Coaching at the Secondary Level My idea of success and being a winner is being an effective teacher both in life and on the playing field. I am not becoming just a coach; I am becoming an educator, a sculptor of young minds, if you will. My job is to lead young people in a positive direction. Once I get a young person started down a positive road, I must then give them the love and support to develop the focus and determination to continue. As a coach, I believe to be successful you need three key ingredients: discipline, organization, and hard work. As a team, discipline means we must be sharp and in control at all tim