Having competed with most of these guys, it becomes hard to become an authority figure over them and learning where to draw the line on the friendship slash coach relationship. Walters also noticed problems coaching a team that she once competed for. Both student coaches admit they miss competing on the Baker track and field team, though both have competed unattached at meets. Walters and Barber have different ideas about their coaching futures. Walters, a physical education major with a minor in coaching, already has applied for coaching jobs after college.
Barber advises students interested in coaching to make sure it is what they want to do.
According to Walters, anyone interested in student coaching should talk to head coaches.