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When Maureen "Mo" Hirt brought a stool to practice during her battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma, she showed her players what it means to keep showing up. What followed wasn’t just a season, it was a lesson in resilience that carried Denison University to an unlikely national championship.

A conversation with Anthony Levrets on the Next Pitch podcast reveals how coaching today goes far beyond the game. In an increasingly complex youth sports environment, the real challenge is helping athletes stay grounded, grow patiently and keep perspective when everything around them feels urgent.

Every Olympics leaves behind moments we remember long after medal counts fade from view. But what lingers are the subtler moments: the reactions after mistakes, the backstories of training and toughness and the steady presence of the coaches standing at the edges of the spotlight.

Coach’s Corner is devoted to the lessons in sports that extend far beyond the final score. In the months ahead, we’ll share stories and reflections from across the sports world, and asking, what can we learn here that applies beyond the game? Along the way, we’ll spotlight coaches and players at every level, not just the well-known names, but also the college assistants, high school mentors and youth leaders whose quiet influence is shaping lives.