My first team consisted of under-12 boys. I got my bearing pretty quickly with all the aspects of coaching. We practiced twice a week and played a game on Saturday. The returns for my involvement were quick. It's a great feeling to give back directly to organizations that offered so much to you. Also being in a position of a role model helped me develop a sense of responsiblity and maturity.
The team performed well in games. I forget our record, but it was certainly winning and we went on to the playoffs, although I now forget how we faired. The team lacked superstars, but a desire to win and a strong sense of solidarity helped us win games.