Ep #20: Put Me in Coach - Teachers on the Field, Beyond the Classroom

Live in the Lab Schools · Oct 29, 2026 · 55m · transcript

We talk with four educator-coaches about what it really takes to teach full time while also running high-commitment programs in speech and debate, volleyball and softball, golf, and choir. We share the time systems, culture choices, and support networks that help us stay present for students without losing our families and ourselves.

• balancing grading, practice, travel, tournaments, and rehearsals

• using calendars, prep periods, and clear boundaries to protect home life

• sharing planning with colleagues and relying on assistant coaches

• building student leadership through captains and…