'The lessons I was learning as a basketball coach helped me find my footing as a scientific leader.' In this week's ScienceWorkingLife, a PhD student writes about finding research leadership skills on the basketball court. ScienceCareers
Gazing into the silent, empty gym before practice, I faced reality: I was in charge. Nobody would tell me what to do, and if I failed, nobody would come take over. It was my first practice as a volunteer basketball coach for the local secondary school. I had benefited from volunteer coaches when I was younger, and I was eager to give back to the community. But I worried I had too little experience and knowledge to give the athletes what they would need.
That mindset served me well enough through 2 years of my Ph.D. But after wrapping up two research projects, I felt burned out and in need of recharging. I hoped rekindling my love of sports through coaching might help, and I knew the local school was always looking for volunteers who could give a few hours each week. I worried I wouldn’t be good enough. But I decided to push past my discomfort, do my best, and learn along the way.
Around the same time, my Ph.D. supervisor offered me an opportunity to work with a master’s student on a project that complemented my work. I would have to be a mentor—and I wasn’t sure I could do it. But I decided I couldn’t turn down the chance.
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