Great Power Requires Great Character By Wes Simmons Throughout the world, the popularity of sports is on the rise from the very young to the elderly. With this rise in popularity, the coach’s level of influence has risen too. What coaches say, what they do, and how they make athletes feel will often be remembered long after their playing days are over. Coaches often take on the role of an authority figure whose influence on young people helps shape their value systems and impacts the trajectory of their lives. Coaches have an extremely powerful platform because of the cultural influence of sports. Coaches will leave a legacy. What will that legacy be?