Little Eyes Upon You

This poem has always made a huge impact on my life as a coach.  It allowed me to see myself as a role model and be an example to every player that I coach.  From summer basketball camps where little kids idolize you, all the way to college players who are looking for positive male role models, this poem couldn't ring more true.  We are role models whether we like it or not, so let's make sure we are living up to the standards that every young person expects us to be! 

 

There are little eyes upon you

And they’re watching night and day.
There are little ears that quickly
Take in every word you say.
There are little hands all eager
To do anything you do;
And a little boy who’s dreaming
Of the day he’ll be like you.

You’re the little fellow’s idol,
You’re the wisest of the wise.
In his little mind about you
No suspicions ever rise.
He believes in you devoutly,
Holds all that you say and do;
He will say and do, in your way,
When he’s grown up like you.

There’s a wide eyed little fellow

Who believes you’re always right;
And his eyes are always opened,
And he watched day and night.
You are setting an example
Every day in all you do,
For the little boy who’s waiting
To grow up to be like you.