coach

 

 

 

i was training on the lane one day. i had a bunch of noobs with me and i was dissecting the layers of our equipment and how to use each layer to detect particular anomalies. i demonstrated how the layers were interfunctional by using a hands-on training device in a small group setting.

 

kevin walked up to me after the training session and said, "you do that very well. you take our job and explain each facet and then demonstrate in minute detail why we do what we do, then you show exactly how to do it. i learned stuff today. and i have been here for six years. that was amazing." he handed me a pin. he said he had a few of them from years back, but he held on to them to give out when he saw people doing a good job and following the "coach principles."

 

i never learned what the coach principles were.... or at least i don't remember attending any classes devoted to that particular phrase. but i would like to think that i do some of the things that i do because kevin encouraged me to continue teaching with a purpose and to reach out to others.

 

thank you, kevin.

end of watch: 29 july 2014