I am still relatively new to the coaching world but I was previously doing it with two other people. Though this year I decided to not only coach by myself but help restart back up and old program. Our JV program uses to thrive and was well respected but over the years it got to the point where it didn't even exist at all.

Over this past weekend, I went to my first competition as a solo coach and I was so scared. Not because of the routine they would be performing because they were all still so new to the pom world and I was already so proud of how much they have grown in such a short period of time. I was scared that I would do something wrong, forget something and really anything else bad you could think of. I just kept going back to how I was doing this alone and and how terrified I was.

Though I soon came to realize I was not alone. I had everyone in my program behind me. I had always been told that they other coaches, parents and team members would be there for whatever I needed but it was different actually seeing that happen.

My parents gave me their unconditional support leading up to this day helping me in whatever ways they were able to. Most importantly they were trying to aid in my lowering my stress and feeling confident in what I was able to do. The knew I could do whatever I put my mind to.

From our dress rehearsal to the actual day of competition everyone was bending over backwards for each other to make sure the day was running smoothly. And that was such an amazing experience and feeling. Constantly people were asking how can I help? Is there anything I can do? For someone who has felt so alone, I didn't feel that way anymore.

I was so worried about disappointing the other coaches in my program or letting them down in some way but little did I know they were already proud of me before we even got there. I was so scared that they would think I was a bad coach but they were so proud of me for getting to this point. I can't be thankful enough to be a part of such a supportive and encouraging program.

The day may not have gone how I expected it to, and things happened that were out of my control but I wouldn't have changed this day for anything. The memories I have from the preparation to actually getting them onto the floor. All those hours of hard work to those few minutes of that final performance. It was a feeling that I will treasure forever.

Every day is a learning experience and I'm ecstatic I get to go through it with such a great group of ladies. I have never felt so supported in something I have worked so hard every day towards. Which also lead me to have such a higher respect for all other coaches in our sport.

When being an assistant coach you do not always see everything that goes on behind the scenes with the preparation for our competitions. But being a head coach I got to not only see it all but learn fast. Last year there were things I may not have understood but this year sure has cleared everything up. As a coach yes, we make up a routine and teach it but that is just scratching the surface to what we have to do to get ready for a competition. And I know I would not have gotten through it without the support of my program by my side.

Overall that was the best part about this weekend and the season so far. We were already so proud of our teams before walking into that building. But most importantly we were already so proud of each other. And that is the best feeling in the world.