Jim,
I like your philosophy and I like your commitment to the concept of "team"!  It's so true, coaches effect the lives of young people and we hope we do so in a positive way.  But, we often do not know the results of our efforts for many, many years.  Keep doing what you're doing, for as long as you are able, enjoy the process and keep working on the "mellowing"!
By the way, I remember a lot of the athletes you mentioned that you coached early in your career; they were very good Track & Field athletes, too!
J.A., WHS '81