Coaching That Lasts: How Showing Up Consistently Builds Generational Trust
Great coaching doesn’t end when the season does. In this blog, Coach Leo Young reflects on what it means to build long-term relationships through consistency, humility, and presence. From coaching the children of former teammates to mentoring young athletes who now coach themselves, Leo breaks down how showing up with no ego can make an impact across generations. If you’ve ever questioned whether your effort is making a difference, this story is proof that how you lead today can change lives tomorrow.
FROM TRAINING TO TRIUMPH - WHAT MILITARY AND SPORTS TEACH ABOUT LEADING, WINNING, AND GROWING IN LIFE
Coach Leo Young
9/29/20252 min read
When the Players Become the Parents
Coach Leo Young didn’t set out to coach generations—but that’s exactly what happened.
“I coached a kid recently… I played ball with his dad.
I remember when the kid was born. Now I’m in the cage with him.”
It’s the kind of moment that stops you.
You realize you’re not just coaching a team—you’re building legacy.
You’re not just talking mechanics—you’re passing on mindset.
And the kid standing in front of you might be watching how you lead more than what you say.
Who’s the coach that stayed in your life long after the game ended? Drop your story in the comments on the full video.
From Big Brother to Mentor to Lifelong Connector
Leo was once the coach who just wanted to help and win. But players didn’t just remember the results—they remembered the way he made them feel.
“You were kind of like our big brother—but the one who actually knew what he was talking about.”
That’s what real mentorship looks like:
You build trust
You earn respect
You stay consistent long after the season ends
This is the long game of coaching—and too many people quit before they see the impact.
The Difference Between Showing Up and Sticking Around
It’s one thing to coach a player.
It’s another to build a relationship that lasts 10+ years.
Coaches who make a lasting impact do three things:
They show up consistently—even when no one’s watching
They lead without ego—even when they could dominate the room
They stay in people’s lives—long after the last practice ends
This is what separates transactional coaches from transformational ones.
Why Mentorship Always Comes Full Circle
One of the most powerful parts of this story is simple:
Leo and his former players still talk. They still connect. And they still remember.
That doesn’t happen by accident.
It happens because coaching with presence always outlasts performance.
And it proves one thing—your role in someone’s life may be bigger than you realize.
How Sore to Soaring Develops Coaches Who Lead Across Generations
At Sore to Soaring, we teach coaches how to build long-term impact through presence, clarity, and emotional connection.
It’s not just about winning games—it’s about shaping lives.
Our systems include:
Mentorship frameworks
Legacy-building leadership training
Emotional IQ coaching tools
Athlete relationship strategies that last beyond the season
Want to be a coach your players still talk to 10 years from now?
🌍 Learn how → https://www.soretosoaring.org
Disclaimer:
The content shared is for informational purposes only. This is not a judgment of any person or program mentioned. All names and events are discussed from personal memory and are not meant to accuse or endorse. The goal is to share insight from lived experience.
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