#353: Devin Green | When Coaching Takes a Backseat to Fatherhood

Some coaches leave the sport because they’re burned out.Some leave because they’ve lost their passion.Devin Green stepped away for a different reason — his son.In this deeply honest conversation, Devin walks us through a coaching journey that started with a high-school 4x400 emergency, grew through years of building programs in Arizona, and ultimately led to one of the hardest decisions a coach can make: choosing family over the stopwatch.This isn’t a retirement story.It’s a priority story.In this episode, Devin shares:🏃‍♂️ How a last-minute relay leg changed the trajectory of his life🧠 What young coaches get wrong (and eventually learn) about control and leadership📈 Why structure — not talent — is the real difference in successful programs🤝 How reaching out to other coaches shaped his philosophy more than certifications ever did👨‍👦 The quiet moments that made him realize he was missing time he could never get back🧭 Why stepping away now doesn’t mean the door is closed foreverThis episode is for:➡️Coaches feeling stretched thin➡️Coaches questioning their current season➡️Coaches who love the sport — but love their family more💬 “I don’t regret coaching at all. I just realized this season of life required something different.” — Devin GreenIf you’ve ever wondered when it’s okay to step away — or if that thought alone makes you feel guilty — this conversation is for you.🌟 Explore Our Library:Dive into over 350 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, DiljeetTaylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan,as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou(Illinois), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) andmany more! Find us on Twitch.tv, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more!🎙️ Create Your Own Podcast Episode:Reach out to Mike Cunningham for instruction on how to create your very own Gill1918 Project episode,which airs Tuesdays through Sundays. Find YOUR voice on the Gill ConnectionsPodcast Network. 📲 Stay Connected: Wantto get in touch with our host, Mike Cunningham? Follow on Twitter (@MikeCunningham),email at [email protected],or text to 217-898-3038. We love hearing from you! 🎧👍