I still remember my very first day of work at Washington State University. I was a 26 year old first-year head coach.
I showed up in my boss's office on July 1st, 2002 at 8am, sharp - my backpack on, large mug of coffee in hand, ready to hit the ground running.
I was eager, wide-eyed and terrified - all at the same time.
My boss welcomed me in and then handed off to her assistant…who gave me keys to my office and a brief checklist - to set up email, schedule an HR orientation, and other 'new person' logistics.
I walked into my dark new office that had blank walls , an empty desk, and a big ugly orange cabinet.
I didn't even have a computer yet. So, I sat there for a few minutes and just stared forward.
"Well, now what, Quam?," I asked myself. "What have you gotten yourself into?"
Here are 5 reminders I now share with new head coaches to support them through this transition:
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