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Colorado High School Coaches Association
Benefits. Education. All State Games. Recognition.
OUR MISSION
The Colorado High School Coaches Association was founded in 1934 and presently serves over 3000 coaches across the state of Colorado. Through its mission, CHSCA provides support for all groups coaching CHSAA-sanctioned sports in Colorado. The objectives of CHSCA are to:
- Provide Member Benefits, such as the Association's $2,000,000 per member general liability insurance program
- Provide Member Recognition through the Association's extensive awards program and Hall of Fame
- Provide Member Education via sport specific coaching clinics and seminar
- Host the Colorado All-State Games
January 2026- Mudd Minute
STEP BACK
by Becky Mudd, Executive Director
Step Back to Move Forward: A New Year Challenge for Coaches
As we kick off a new year, many people are looking ahead and setting goals, chasing benchmarks, and planning for what’s next. My challenge to each of the CHSCA coaches as 2026 begins is simple, but not easy: STEP BACK.
Step back to see the bigger picture.
In the grind of a season, it’s easy to get consumed by wins and losses, rankings, stats, and outside noise. Too many coaches end up stuck there and slowly drift away from their original why, the purpose that led them into coaching in the first place. Development, relationships, character, love of the game and all the things that don’t always show up on a scoreboard are in fact the foundation of everything we do.
Right now is actually the perfect time to make adjustments. Think of a ship slightly off course. Early on, the correction feels small and maybe even unnecessary. But leave it unaddressed, and months later the ship is nowhere near its intended destination. Small course corrections made now can prevent major problems later.
If you realize something needs to change, be honest with your athletes. Share the correction and more importantly, share the why behind it. This transparency builds trust and teaches athletes to think beyond the moment and see the bigger picture, just like you’re asking them to do.
Another powerful step is to create ownership by asking your athletes what they want to adjust right now to keep your ship moving to its destination. To make this effective, have them write their thoughts down or discuss in small groups so the loudest voice isn’t the only one heard. You’ll be surprised how thoughtful and insightful their responses can be when everyone feels safe to contribute.
Don’t forget your assistant coaches. Schedule a meeting that is only about your program from a wide-angle lens- culture, values, direction- not practice plans or game strategy. Invite their perspectives and find those small corrections to keep your program on course. They will be grateful to be included, and your program will be better because of it.
To the veteran coaches, ask yourself this question. What is something you wish would come back from what coaching felt like 20 years ago? If it is something worth preserving, then ask the harder question: How can you help bring that back today?
As we move into 2026, I wish you a year full of growth, clarity, purpose and impact. STEP BACK and see all the amazing ways to move ahead.
Did you RENEW your MEMBERSHIP but need to get your DIGITAL CARD to your phone?
On that date you registered you should have received an email from SportsEngine with your card.
First check to see if you got an email the day that you registered. It came from SportsEngine and is the easiest way to get the card. That email gives you an option to save the card from there.
If you can't find that:
-go to Colorado High School Coaches Association
-make sure you are logged in (top right)
-click on your photo in the top right
-click on view my account
Then on the left side: (or the top 3 bars on the left if on phone)
click on MEMBERSHIPS
then you should see your membership-- if you click on that it gives you option to SAVE MEMBERSHIP CARD
From there you can PRINT IT (if you want to have a physical copy) OR Save to your digital wallet--(don't forget to choose ADD in top right corner to drop it there (either can be shown at games).
