I prided myself on being rational and easy-going. Then I started coaching competitive kids’ sports | Myke Bartlett

After decades avoiding competitive sports, the author now coaches four floorball teams, finding humor in this unexpected twist. Coaching, like parenting, lays bare one's flaws—competitive streaks and all—and forces tough decisions under pressure. The article explores the tension between fostering fun and teaching resilience in youth sports, ultimately emphasizing that kids' successes belong to them alone, not their parents or coaches.