For Kyle, coaching isn’t just about teaching kids how to play a sport—it’s about shaping their journeys and helping them realize their potential. From his first season leading a JV basketball team to introducing athletes to flag football for the very first time, Kyle finds fulfillment in watching young athletes grow not only in skill but in confidence.
Passion Through Coaching
Kyle grew up playing multiple sports, and now, coaching gives him the chance to give back. Whether it’s basketball or flag football, he thrives on seeing kids progress and discover what they’re capable of. There’s a unique joy in taking a group that starts from zero—like his flag football team—and watching them pick up the game, find their rhythm, and develop as players and people. For Kyle, coaching is about connection, guidance, and leaving an impact that lasts long after the final whistle.
Peace in Going All In
For Kyle, peace comes from commitment—pouring everything he has into his players so he can look back without regret. Coaching means balancing tough love with unwavering support, making sure his athletes know he cares about them on and off the field. Even on hard days, when life feels heavy, he masks that weight and brings energy for the kids who count on him. It’s that consistency, that “all in” mentality, that fuels him and gives him peace.
Challenges and Growth on the Sidelines
Kyle’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. Early on, he struggled with the pressures of being a young coach, learning quickly that success at the JV level isn’t measured by wins and losses but by development. His teams have often been younger than most, and that meant teaching them to embrace mistakes rather than fear them. Over time, he’s found the balance between pushing athletes to be better and making sure they enjoy the process. The key lesson? Growth comes when you stay patient, focus on details, and believe in their potential.
Gratitude and Perspective
Though he doesn’t practice formal mindfulness, Kyle centers himself by focusing on gratitude. Past experiences taught him how important it is to have supportive mentors and teammates, and he carries that lesson into his own coaching. He reminds himself daily that it’s a privilege to do what he loves, and he doesn’t take it for granted.
A Dream Shared with His Dad
If Kyle could choose anyone to coach with for a day, it would be his dad—the role model who inspired him to pursue this path. Watching his father volunteer as his travel baseball coach, creating a culture where kids thrived, showed Kyle the power of a coach who truly cares. Sharing the sideline with him again, leading a baseball team together, would be the ultimate dream.
MindfullyThreaded: Where Passion Meets Purpose
Kyle embodies MindfullyThreaded’s belief that peace comes from pursuing your passion wholeheartedly. His story is a reminder that giving your best, shaping others’ lives, and finding gratitude along the way can lead to fulfillment far greater than any scoreboard.
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