{"id":10550,"date":"2025-08-28T11:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T11:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/?p=10550"},"modified":"2025-09-17T20:02:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T20:02:16","slug":"self-care-for-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/?p=10550","title":{"rendered":"You Can\u2019t Lead from an Empty Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Coaching demands everything\u2014time, energy, emotion, and focus. The temptation is to pour it all into your players, your staff, and your program. But as Coach Rod Sherman of Orange Lutheran reminds us, <em>\u201cYou can\u2019t lead from an empty cup.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your cup is empty, frustration takes over, decision-making falters, and relationships\u2014on and off the field\u2014suffer. Great leadership starts with being full enough to pour into others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-balancing-life-and-football\">Balancing Life and Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sherman shared how he and his wife commit to a weekly date night. Sometimes it\u2019s dinner and a movie, other times it\u2019s just grabbing takeout and laughing together at home. The point isn\u2019t the activity; it\u2019s the connection. Protecting family time helps him return to football with perspective and energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As he put it, <em>\u201cMy relationship with my wife is incredibly important to me, and I can\u2019t let football get in the way of that.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Rod-Sherman-Quote.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staying-spiritually-grounded\">Staying Spiritually Grounded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sherman also emphasized his daily commitment to staying in the Word. He finds that starting each morning with Scripture provides the clarity and calm he needs to navigate the chaos of a head coach\u2019s day. That grounding helps him avoid overreacting to minor frustrations and keeps his focus on what really matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leading-with-stability\">Leading with Stability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Early in his career, Sherman admits he was inconsistent: <em>\u201cKids didn\u2019t always know what they were going to get from Rod Sherman.\u201d<\/em> Now, his goal is to show up with stability every day. For players, consistency equals trust. And trust is the foundation of a strong culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-it-matters\">Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Players catch what coaches model.<\/strong> If we preach growth and balance but live frazzled and reactive, kids see the contradiction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A full cup creates perspective.<\/strong> It enables coaches to navigate adversity without losing sight of the bigger picture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Healthy leaders build healthy programs.<\/strong> When coaches lead with stability, they create cultures where players can thrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-winning-edge\">The Winning Edge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches are quick to grind film late into the night or run one more practice rep. But the more complex challenge may be stepping back\u2014choosing rest, family, faith, and balance. As Sherman reminds us, <em>\u201cIt\u2019s important for me to make sure my cup is full so that I can lead to the best of my abilities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-coach-rod-sherman-head-coach-orange-lutheran-high-school\">About Coach Rod Sherman \u2013 Head Coach, Orange Lutheran High School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rod Sherman leads Orange Lutheran High School football with a focus on faith, family, and consistent leadership. An Orange Lutheran alumnus, Sherman began coaching in college despite never playing football and quickly found his calling. He built Valor Christian into a national power and later gained valuable perspective at Arapahoe High School in the public school system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since returning to Orange Lutheran, Sherman has guided the program in one of the nation\u2019s toughest leagues, emphasizing player growth, team culture, and mission over individual recognition. A husband, father of four, and strong believer in balance, Sherman models the values he strives to instill in his players\u2014character, resilience, and a love for the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coach Sherman was selected as the National Coach of the Week for Orange Lutheran\u2019s win over Northwestern High School. The victory highlighted not only his team\u2019s ability to compete on a national stage but also his steady leadership and commitment to building a program rooted in faith, family, and culture. His approach reflects why he was honored\u2014coaching that goes beyond the scoreboard to impact the lives of his players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This feature is presented by <strong>Modern Football Technology<\/strong>, a leader in real-time analytics that helps coaches identify tendencies, streamline decision-making, and gain a competitive edge on game day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Coach-of-The-Week-Week-1-Twitter.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-modern-football\">About Modern Football<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Football Technology presents the Coach and Coordinator Network National High School Coach of the Week.  Modern Football Technology helps coaches turn data into actionable insights on game day. Trusted by programs across the country, MFT provides real-time analytics that simplify decision-making, uncover tendencies, and give coaches a competitive edge. From tracking play efficiency to breaking opponent patterns, Modern Football makes advanced analysis accessible at the high school level and beyond\u2014so coaches can spend less time buried in data and more time leading their teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still not using real-time data on game night? It\u2019s not too late. Book a demo now and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernfootball.com\/demo\"><strong>Modern Football Technology<\/strong> <\/a>will have your team set up and ready before kickoff Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-book-your-demo-with-modern-football\">Book Your Demo with <a href=\"https:\/\/modernfootball.com\/?utm_source=coachandcoordinator&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=demo\">Modern Football<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernfootball.com\/\">:<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<!-- Start of Meetings Embed Script -->\n    <div class=\"meetings-iframe-container\" data-src=\"https:\/\/meetings.modernfootball.com\/meetings\/salesmft\/product-demo?embed=true&#038;utm_source=coachandcoordinator&#038;utm_medium=partner&#038;utm_campaign=product-demo&#038;utm_content=embed\"><\/div>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hsappstatic.net\/MeetingsEmbed\/ex\/MeetingsEmbedCode.js\"><\/script>\n  <!-- End of Meetings Embed Script -->\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/riverside_week_1-rod-sherman-orange-lutheran_national_coach-of-t.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Video: Coach Sherman and Orange Lutheran use Modern Football to be more multiple and understand their tendencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related\">Related:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coachandcoordinator.com\/2025\/07\/getting-started-in-game-analytics-football-coach\/\">Getting Started with In-Game Analytics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"excerpt","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10551,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_tec_requires_first_save":true,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_tribe_blocks_recurrence_rules":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_description":"","_tribe_blocks_recurrence_exclusions":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1977],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national-coach-of-the-week"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>You Can\u2019t Lead from an Empty Cup - Coach and Coordinator<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover why self-care is essential for football coaches. 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