l athlete may be having. A coach, if wanted, could easily get a degree in psychology from coaching. A newer coach can sometimes provide a new fresh approach, but getting control of the team is not as easy as a veteran coach is. Veteran coaches can control his or her team better because of their experience. But even veterans have their problems with teams.
             A coach's life is not always easy. It can be very difficult and stressful. Coaches are never able to make everyone happy. Athletes can make their lives complicated. Another reason their lives are complicated is because of "long hours away from their families" (Beasley). Sometimes teams will go to tournaments and will be gone for a weekend as will as constantly having practices a couple hours or more each day. Putting a team together can also present some problems. Coaches sometimes have to make tough decisions, such as which players make the team. If too many players turn out for the team, the coach has to cut players. In addition, today's youth seem to want to be part of a social group rather than really wanting to play the game because they like it. This causes difficulty for the coach because they have to get these athletes to want to perform and not just be part of a group or team. Lastly, preparing for the next game can be rough. The coach needs to review game film to research that particular opponent's tendencies as well as coming up with a game strategy. Being a coach today means having to be thorough.
             The quality of life for a two-year, five-year, and ten-year coach is different. A two-year coach is most likely an assistant under a more experienced coach. For all the hours they put in, their pay is either low or they are not paid at all. In addition, around &qu
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