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i will get it right? 8 years ago I walked away from coaching HS baseball. I wanted to actually watch my own son play in college. I wanted to see what it was like to just go watch games. I continued to do some scouting and coach showcase. 

Well I am officially the HC at the school I coached at for many years. Since leaving I have reflected on the things I wished I had done. I also have spent just as much if not more time reflecting on the things I wish I hadn't done.

This was a very tough decision. My life has never been in a better place. For every reason I could think this was the right move for me I could think of 10 of why this wasn't a good move for me. 

But in the end it simply came down to me having the opportunity to get those things right one last time. An opportunity to give to others. 

For those who are people of faith I ask for your prayers. Prayers that I will be what I ought to be. Prayers that I will be the coach God would have me be. Prayers that I will give these young men exactly what he would have me give.

I'm not worried about winning on the field. We will win. I need your prayers that I will give them what it takes to win off the field and be the example I need to be.

I understand the awesome responsibility and the weight it carries. Pray that I give them even more than I require. 

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What great news timed nicely for the holidays!  I couldn't be happier and believe Coaching is one of the many blessings God has bestowed upon you.  Humility may be the greatest gift you have been given however and it is recognized when it is so genuine.  I am a person of faith and indeed you have my prayers of support.  We have been blessed that you've kept your membership active here at the hsbbweb. 

All the very best in the future and of course - Merry Christmas! 

Coach May used to be more active on this site. He’s the one poster anyone should follow. No one provides better perspective on baseball, coaching and parenting athletes. But even more important he understands what he does is really bigger than coaching baseball. He coaches life. 

We all know majority of high school baseball players will never step foot competitively on the diamond after graduation.  God has given you a vehicle (coaching) to reach out to these students who otherwise may be lost regarding life's lessons.  There is a reason why the school you left originally gave you the position back, why there are 10 reasons not to do it yet you feel compelled to do it.  Winning isn't measured by the final score.  Winning is how many ex-students think about an influential person in their life and your face comes to mind.  Trust in the process, trust in Him.

RJM posted:

Coach May used to be more active on this site. He’s the one poster anyone should follow. No one provides better perspective on baseball, coaching and parenting athletes. But even more important he understands what he does is really bigger than coaching baseball. He coaches life. 

Over the years I've printed off a number of coach May's posts I put them all together and gave them to my son right before he started high school. We were talking about that a few weeks ago. He said it was the most helpful thing he's ever been given. 

Congrats Coach May, you have the opportunity to put your years of wisdom to good use.  How many times have we looked back and said "I don't know why that upset me, it isn't even that important."?  You have years of wisdom under your belt to know what is important and what isn't.  I know those boys will benefit from it.  Congrats, and good luck.

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