I had the luxury of three days to go from high school basketball to junior high track. I never realized how big the transition is. I go from coaching high school girls to junior high girls in a matter of days and I am never prepared for it. I go from coaching kids knowing almost everything to kids who know nothing at all but that I am always ready for. I go from coaching just girls to mixing junior high girls and boys on my throwing team. What a joy that can be...it's like watching the health book flash before your very eyes. The mood swings, dramatics, the constant changing of boyfriends and girlfriends like the days on a calendar, and their babyish mannerisms. How can they argue about wanting be treated like young adults when they still squeal like infants and have tantrums like toodlers? The last and biggest change that I can't ever get used to is the venue. I spend almost five months in a nice 70 degree gym and never have to wear a jacket or long sleeves for that fact. Then, for track it's like being thrown on a mountain top with just a t-shirt. The weather is relentless. It's crazy but fun! I love track season! It's a sure sign that warm weather is on the way. Gosh...I love my job! :)
