Hey Everyone.
I have discovered that extended day is not something I want to do every semester. Its taxing on both mind and body. The previous two years I coached football and soccer but had a planning block. So, I had time to relax and enjoy some time to get the little things done that seem to add up quickly. But after a long day of teaching and then football practice, getting home at 730 or 8 meant I was tired. But, I think after experiencing my first extended day semester, this may be more demanding than that schedule! Its draining! So, since I am coaching soccer in the spring, I think I may reserve the extended day semester for the fall only. The pay increase is really nice but I think for sanity it may not be worth it for a whole year! Does anyone teach extended day both semesters and coach a sport?
I have half extended day and so I can sympothize with you. I do have a planning period but have to use it to plan and work on my CTSO - Skills USA. I coach Volleyball in the Fall and Track in the Spring, but the greatest thing that I instituted this year is delegation. It is a work in progress but it works. I have delegated duties to my assitant coaches, my CTSO officers, students and managers. Nothing gives a person a sense of belonging more than responsibility. I relized last year that if I tried to do everything myself this year that this would be my last year teaching. Delegation is essential for my success and sanity especially with me being such a perfectionist.
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