Coaching is a long path – I was only on that path for 3 years. I started as a part-time assistant, then a Graduate Assistant (GA), then full-time. My approach to this was as a part-time coach, I approached my job as though I was the GA. Same went for when I was a GA, I approached it as though I was full-time. You can’t negate the responsibilities you have at each level, but I always approached things – demeanor, professionalism, mental approach, doing more than was expected or in the job description as though I was in the position just above mine.
Same can be said is you’re an assistant or associate or junior-level at any job. The same can be said if you want to be the best at what you do… start by acting like the best.
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