Dear Son, I Couldn't Coach My Way Out Of This One | A Conversation w/ George Massenburg | The DSP Ep 19

Dear Son, I couldn’t coach my way out of this one. Sports is a way of life for many children and adults alike. Many have the love, but not the skill. Then there are those that have both, and a few of them mature into coaching once their playing days are done. George Massenburg’s journey was a pleasure to unpack. As the son of a military father, he knew early on the importance of discipline and reliability. Both are critical traits of any successful athlete, and he credits his father for setting these expectations, not just for sports, but for life. After playing for the greatest high school and arguably one of the greatest high school football team’s ever, the 1996 Hampton Crabbers (Hampton, VA), George went on to play at Virginia State University, and later became a football coach at his former high school and later served as the head coach for Heritage High School (Newport News, VA). His life experiences on and off the field gave him the tools to be a successful coach. He was able to relate through his struggles with the scholastic and athletic demands of a college athlete, challenges post college as he entered the ‘real world,’ and the humility of having to start over when life didn’t work out as planned. George lets us in on some of the lower points in his life and how therapy helped him manage and, ultimately, overcome those dark phases. It’s beautiful. Today, as a public school administrator, he revels in his passion for education and desire to impact students. His proudest accomplishment by far; however, is the relationship he has with his 13-year-old daughter. I mean, he couldn’t hide the joy in his face or tone when speaking about her. His best friend, as she is credited, is his biggest supporter, encourager, and source of purpose. George has so many layers and I’m grateful that he gave us a peek into a few of them during this conversation. Grab a snack and enjoy this one. I’ll meet you in the comment section and/or on any of the DSP social media platforms below. Be sure to follow George: https://instagram.com/1_lovechasers and his fiancé https://instagram.com/OshiCouture The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors: https://tatewhalun.com -- Discount Code: THEDSP Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co Love Kisha J Studios: https://etsy.com/shop/LoveKishaJStudios Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-son/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy