~:[CH10 - Day 68]:~ The Highlights

 
~:[CH10 - Day 68]:~  The Highlights

There are so many negatives when you hear about schools and virtual learning and the like. There definitely are a lot of downsides, however, in the same breath, I've been talking about all the great things that have also happened during this time. During open house, we found ourselves hosting our Open House Sim online. While it was a challenge, we figured out how to make the most of our time while demonstrating the ins and outs of the class. I think in general, many teachers have adapted and worked hard to get things done. However, just like the students, the stress of figuring everything out and balancing it all affects teachers as well. There's always that reminder that yes, it's okay to take that break or to destress after a bad day. I've heard from students and teachers both of the struggles they faced. It's definitely been a challenging time and one of the most difficult parts about it has been being apart. Today I saw some faces I haven't seen in person in awhile. A few teachers, some other coaches, and then I got to see my athletes again. It's weird having to distance myself from them so much, but at the same time, it's nice to just be in proximity to them. As much as we've faced struggles, however, open house, gave me another highlight as a few parents sent praise our way. I know they definitely want their children back in school, but they also realize that we are working hard to make it work as is. To hear that directly from parents was a blessing. It will definitely be a year we all look back and never wish for again, however, it will also be a year that highlights what we are capable of, what we can do, but also the time we must allow for ourselves as well. It will be a time that helped us highlight just how important simple interactions were and just simple being there is. As I hear from most of my athletes, just the fact that they can be together is a blessing. Soon we will be hitting the field in our first "competition." While we will not be racing head-to-head, it will be another highlight, as it won't be about how fast they run, but more so about the fact that they get a chance to compete. Eventually we will be able to return and see each other again, but for now, let's be sure to take care of ourselves and highlight all the things we've done well. As while there are things we know we can do better, just the fact that you're still hanging in, is still something to highlight.