The Coach They'll Remember
Built for life, not just the season.
Kids forget most of the scores. They remember how their coach made them feel. This six-volume series helps coaches make that memory a good one.
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Most coaching books teach the game. These teach the coach.
You know the drills. You know the rules. But nobody handed you a playbook for the kid who shuts down after one mistake. Or the parent waiting by your car. Or the moment you hear your own frustration come out louder than you meant.
Those moments shape athletes more than any practice plan. What you say, how you react, and who gets your attention all teach something.
The question is whether it's the lesson you meant to teach.
Written for every sideline
Volunteer and parent coaches
You said yes because someone had to. These books help you lead with confidence, even if you feel like "just a parent."
School and club coaches
You already know the sport. These books focus on the part that lasts longer than your win-loss record.
Athletic directors and leagues
Give your staff a shared language for coaching behavior. Each chapter works as a short staff-meeting discussion.
Every sport. Ages 4 to 18. Boys and girls.
Short chapters you can use this week
Every chapter follows the same pattern. You can read one before practice and use it that afternoon.
1 | The Image. A single photo that holds the chapter's idea. |
2 | A real-life story. From the court, the field, the pool, and the rink. |
3 | The Hard Question. The one you'd rather skip. |
4 | A self-check. An honest look at what you're actually doing. |
5 | Take It to Practice. One concrete step for your next session. |
6 | What They'll Remember. The lesson your athletes may carry with them. |
The Series
Six short books. One standard.
Each volume stands on its own. Read them in order, or start with the one your team needs most.
Volume One
The Coach in the Mirror
Your Ego. Your Example. Your Responsibility.
Start with the person holding the clipboard. Manage frustration on the sideline, take correction without getting defensive, and repair trust when you get it wrong.
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Volume Two
Coaching the Kid Behind the Jersey
Understanding the Child Behind the Behavior
Trauma-informed coaching isn't just being nicer. It's understanding, accountability, safety, and fair expectations working together.
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Volume Three
What They Learned From You
How Your Everyday Decisions Shape the Individual Athlete
Playing time, correction, promises, and who gets your attention. Small, everyday choices teach athletes where they stand.
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Volume Four
The Voice They Take With Them
Self-Talk, Confidence, and the Mindset Athletes Carry Into Life
Help athletes notice what they tell themselves, recover from mistakes, and build confidence on evidence instead of approval.
Available October 25
Volume Five
When Parents and Coaches Collide
Complaints, Boundaries, Expectations, and Difficult Conversations
Set expectations before the season starts, hold boundaries with grace, and handle hard conversations with parents without losing the team.
Available October 25
Coming Soon
Volume Six
The Team They Belonged To
The final volume arrives soon.
Not sure where to start?
| New to coaching? Start with Volume One, The Coach in the Mirror. |
| A player keeps acting out? Read Volume Two, Coaching the Kid Behind the Jersey. |
| Worried about fairness on your roster? Read Volume Three, What They Learned From You. |
| Athletes who fall apart after mistakes? Read Volume Four, The Voice They Take With Them. |
| Parent problems? Read Volume Five, When Parents and Coaches Collide. |
About the Author
Thirteen years on the sideline
Agenna Mathley coached youth volleyball for 13 years. She started as a volunteer at the YMCA, feeling like "just a mom." She went on to coach homeschool and club teams, from second graders to high schoolers.
Her coaching philosophy was simple: success is not on the scoreboard. Her players heard "No Blaming, No Complaining, No Excuses" at nearly every practice.
Today she is a Trauma-Informed Life and Mindset Coach, author, and speaker. She wrote this series for every coach who wants their influence to outlast the season.
Frequently asked questions
Are these books only for volleyball coaches?
No. The stories cover many sports, from soccer and baseball to softball, hockey, and cross-country. The principles apply to any team.
What ages do the books cover?
Athletes from 4 to 18, boys and girls, at rec, school, and club levels.
Do I need to read them in order?
No. Each volume stands on its own. Volume One is a natural starting point, but start wherever your team needs help most.
What formats are available?
Each volume is available as a Kindle ebook on Amazon. You can read it on a Kindle or with the free Kindle app on any phone, tablet, or computer.
Can I use these with my coaching staff?
Yes. Each chapter is short enough to discuss in a staff meeting. Agenna also speaks to coaching staffs, leagues, and athletic departments.
Bring this to your coaches
Book Agenna for a preseason coaches' meeting, league training, or athletic department workshop.
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