10/06/2026
Happy National Coaches Day!
At Lakeshore, our coaches know that sports are about so much more than the final score.
They teach hard work.
They teach resilience.
They teach teamwork, accountability and integrity.
They teach athletes how to handle failure, embrace adversity, keep showing up and believe in themselves.
And maybe most importantly, they teach lessons that will stick long after the final whistle.
We asked our coaches what they hope their athletes take with them beyond the game. Their answers said a lot about what it means to be a Lakeshore coach:
“Attitude comes before effort, effort comes before grit, and grit comes before winning — even in the dictionary.”
“Sports are ultimately a practice run for life.”
“Failure is unavoidable. How you pick yourself up after failure is what builds character.”
“Always do what’s right, especially when no one is looking.”
“Control what you can control: your effort, your attitude, and how you treat others.”
“Only one way to be great… hard work.”
“Work hard, train hard, but never forget to have fun.”
And perhaps one of the most important:
“When you feel like life is too challenging, I am a phone call away.”
To all of our Lakeshore coaches — thank you for showing up, putting in the work, believing in our kids and helping them become not just better athletes, but better people.
Happy National Coaches Day! We appreciate you!
