Contacts Episode #185: Jeremy Main

Welcome to this edition of the "The Coaching Journey," a newsletter dedicated to sharing insights and advice from experienced coaches. In this episode, we dive deep into the coaching journey of Jeremy Main, from his early coaching experiences to his current role as the Director of Athletics at Orem HS. Get ready to gain insights and inspiration from Jeremy's story.

Full Episode HERE

10 Key Insights from Jeremy Main:

• Passion for Coaching: Jeremy Main's journey into coaching was deeply rooted in his family's engagement with sports and his early experiences coaching Little League soccer, showcasing the importance of a passion-driven career in athletics.

• Adapting and Overcoming Challenges: Main's career is a testament to adaptability, from being a multi-sport athlete to transitioning across different coaching roles and schools. This highlights the value of flexibility in one’s career.

• Power of Mentorship: Reflecting on his father's influence and other mentors, Main underscores the significant impact that mentorship can have on one's personal and professional development.

• Personal Growth Through Missions: Jeremy’s LDS mission experience taught him critical life skills like dealing with rejection, leadership, and community service, emphasizing the importance of diverse experiences beyond sports.

• Importance of Education and Continuous Learning: Main’s emphasis on education, from his journey through multiple colleges to volunteering and ultimately getting his teaching degree, illustrates the crucial role of education in building a successful coaching career.

• Leadership Development: The SALT leadership program at Orem High School exemplifies Main's commitment to developing student-athlete leadership, indicating the pivotal role of leadership skills in sports and beyond.

• Brand Consistency: The undertaking of rebranding at Orem High School educates on the importance of brand consistency across all sports programs and the potential legal and identity benefits it brings.

• Community and Culture Building: Jeremy Main’s career showcases how sports can be a powerful tool for building community and culture within a school, enhancing the overall educational experience.

• Navigating Career Transitions: Main’s experiences in switching sports and roles, from athlete to coach to athletic director, offer lessons on navigating career transitions and seizing opportunities.

• Embracing Multi-Sport Participation: Through his advocacy for athletes participating in multiple sports, Main highlights the benefits of a broad athletic experience, challenging the trend towards early sports specialization.

We hope you enjoyed learning about Jeremy Main’s coaching journey and the valuable lessons he shared. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and valuable coaching insights in the upcoming editions of our newsletter.

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