<p>Thanks for all the responses! I’ve spoken with my coach about this the other day and we kinda practiced how I should answer in each scenario. This all has been really helpful! Thanks so much everyone!</p>
<p>Good luck, and I hope it goes well!</p>
<p>It is late, but I will type out a quick pass on this…</p>
<p>I am really GLAD you got some assistance on this from/with your coach… for a few reasons. First, your coach has been through this before with other kids…and is experienced. </p>
<p>Second, your coach wants good things for you, but is not as emotionally invested in you or your situation as much as your parents…hence, it is easier for your coach to help you objectively… </p>
<p>Third, your coach has a stake in your school, your team and the reputations of both… along with their own reputation as a member of the extended athletic community. Your coach may have already been mentioning you to coaching peers to help open doors for you…so getting help on this from your coach is a good thing that will benefit others that will follow you. </p>
<p>Finally, asking for help is an acquired skill…it is hard for kids to say they need help before it is too late. There are a lot of wonderful resources and people who can and will help…but they need to be asked…so kudos for leveraging your HS coach and know that this ability to ask for help will serve you well during your college athletic and academic career.</p>