Coaches Corner by Ellie West: Expectations

Expectations can be a heavy burden, but they can also be a source of inspiration. Maya Angelou once said, “I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.”

We all have hopes, dreams, and expectations for our future, but pursuing them takes courage, dedication, and hard work. However, not meeting expectations can lead to disappointment, frustration, and even loss of hope.

In a recent conversation with my husband, I asked him, “While growing up, were expectations placed on you by your father?” He answered, but not in the way I thought he would. He told me his father use...