The importance of being on time ...

[hockeyscout]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brentbes.../#61d3aab4d422

Thoughts? Basics, this is where real coaching starts. It's important coaches and parents set the example. Your players will mirror, great old school basics.

[klacr]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

My biggest pet peeve is when people are late to a practice, a coach is late to a lesson or clinic, it infuriates me to no end.

Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

The timing of this is spot on. I had a pro show up late this morning, same time as the student, and did not plan to set up court prior to lesson or prepare the teaching baskets. After a "come to jesus" meeting with him, I am confident he understands the importance. But just to further explain the importance of it I will make sure my entire staff reads this article.

Punctuality speaks volumes. Its a sign of respect, professionalism and most importantly, pride. Pride in what you do and pride in what you represent. Where there is no pride there is no quality.

I could write a 10,000 word essay on its importance but I will spare all of you. I think you know where I stand.

Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton

[gzhpcu]

As the adage goes, "timeliness is next to godliness". Being late says "my time is more important than your time".

[hockeyscout]

Thanks guys - I got my oldest one reading this information, and we are doing a lot of instruction in regards to this so every bit helps.

[vrc10s]

I am 10 minutes early to almost everything. It drives some people crazy. I had a lesson today that was 15 minutes late, I charged them for that time, I was there 10 minutes early to set up!