Udio

You know the moment.

When you step back and let them try it on their own for the first time. When you've done your job well enough that you're no longer needed for that particular thing.

That's not just good coaching. That's the whole point of why you got into this.

What's the skill you love watching click for a student?

Building confidence in a child is one of the hardest things a person can do professionally.

Most coaches do it without thinking about it that way. You're so focused on the technique, the progression, the session plan. The confidence piece happens quietly, on the side.

But parents see it. They see the child who walks in nervous and walks out standing a little taller. That's what they're paying for and that's what they come back for.

That's the job, and often it goes unnoticed or unappreciated, but never forget the impact you're having.