Borrowed Language: The Coaches You Carry

Borrowed Language: The Coaches You Carry

Darrell Hay
Published on: 15/05/2026

The best coaches leave more than systems—they leave lessons. A reflection on the mentors, standards, and borrowed language that shape players for life.

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The 22 Hour Rule: Why Parents Shape Player Development More Than Coaches

The 22 Hour Rule: Why Parents Shape Player Development More Than Coaches

Darrell Hay
Published on: 26/04/2026

Coaches get players for two hours a day. The other 22 shape mindset, accountability, communication, and growth. Great development starts at home.

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