Sean & Mike Reynolds |
Today, I get a chance to “talk” with five players who had their dads as their high school coaches.
Massey- What are the pluses of having a parent coach you? Are there parts of this experience that you found especially rewarding?
Colton & Thom Sigel |
Colton Sigel- One thing that I would say is very rewarding is the ability to see the game differently and see it from a different perspective.
Emma Scheffler |
Emma Scheffler- One of the major pluses of having a parent coach you is the opportunity to get up extra shots in the gym. I would always love going into the gym to get up some extra shots especially before any big games that would be coming up. By having a parent as a coach I also knew some of the schedule changes before some of the other players which was always nice to know the schedule ahead of time.
Massey- What are negatives of your parent coaching you? Are there parts of this experience that sometimes create frustrations or stress?
Thom & Trey Sigel |
Colton Sigel- The outside noise of other people is the one thing that me and my siblings experienced the most, but, it made us tougher and better people because of it.
Lauren Hall |
Emma Scheffler- There really have not been any negatives. I have grown up playing for him, I was used to his style and his knowledge of the game. But if I would have to say a negative it would be there is always someone who wants to say “it’s because her dad is the coach”, which is frustrating because it can negate all the hard work and years of practice that I personally put into developing my own game to be the player I am which creates little extra pressure to prove myself in that aspect.
Sean Reynolds |
Sean Reynolds- Negative things about having a parent as your coach is you see them everyday all day and sometimes it gets hard where you need space from each other. It’s good to hear another voice once in and while and can definitely create a little bit of stress and frustration.
Colton Sigel- To block out the noise and focus on what is important, and that is the team and making sure you always lead because that will turn into wins.
Colton Sigel |
Trey Sigel- The best advice I received going through this experience was: Never put myself or my dad in a position where my teammates, anyone in the program, or anyone in the community questioned why I was playing a lot or starting. Essentially work hard every day, do the right things on and off the court, be a good teammate, and the rest will take care of itself.
Emma with “Dad” & Mom |
Lauren Hall- The best advice to give anyone is to leave basketball at basketball. My father was COACH at practice and DAD at home. They never intermingled. You would have never known he was my father, and I never expected anything more because if anything I was almost set to a higher standard because he was there. You have to be okay with that. Ignore what people say and just be a Ball Player!
Massey- Did you and your dad go into this, having any agreements about what was going to happen? Did your mom have any rules?
Trey Sigel vs Wisconsin |
Colton Sigel- My moms one rule was not to bring basketball back to the dinner table at the end of the day, and we didnt follow that rule very well.
Lauren Hall |
Lauren Hall- Going into it, we had one rule. He was NEVER my dad at basketball. We always separated basketball and home life. Whatever happened at practice, stayed at practice. We never brought it home (my mother would not allow it as well). We would talk about it at home only if I wanted to. Of course that can be difficult, as my brother plays basketball and both my parents are coaches... the basketball talk never ends at the Hall House LOL!
Massey- Any advice you would give to other players who will have a parent coach?
Emma Scheffler |
Colton Sigel- Definitely enjoy it while it last. But the one thing I would tell players is to focus on the things that are important and not let anyones opinion or words get in the way. Everyone will have something to say so just keep focusing on the little things and what is important to you.
Sean Reynolds |
Trey Sigel- I would probably relay the advice I got from answer #3....as a coach's kid, you HAVE to go the extra mile and outwork others to gain the respect from teammates and the community. Sometimes it seems unfair but it will make you a better player and person when you have that mindset.
Emma Scheffler- My advice I would give to other players who will have a parent coach is to just have fun and enjoy playing the sport with your teammates because it will be some of the best memories you will be able to look back on!
Sean Reynolds- I would give to other players the same advice I got- it would be to just enjoy it because it’s super fun. So just cherish it and enjoy the moment.
Massey- I really enjoy doing these blogs- it gives me a chance to “talk” to people who I admire and ask them an all the questions I want to ask. This blog with these four coach/dads, and then these 5 players was really enjoyable. I REALLY appreciate that they took the time to answer these questions. But sometimes pictures are worth a thousand words. I smiled when I saw these three pictures- I think they capture the essence of the relationship between coach and player, and a dad and daughter.
Emma Scheffler is a player doing what players do- competing to win. Brad Scheffler is doing what coaches do- coaching his team to win. |
Springfield wins the City Championship- #3 Emma Scheffler does what players do after a big win- she celebrates with her teammates. |
After celebrating with her teammates- Emma gets a chance celebrate with her coach and her dad- in their shared victory!! |
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