By Matt Browning
While Steve Joe has been volunteering for over 15 years at the YMCA, there is one sport he prefers to coach over others.
“I have coached everything from baseball, basketball and volleyball,” Joe said. “Volleyball being my favorite.”
Joe has been able to make memory after memory throughout his time with the YMCA, but there is one collective memory that stands out.
“There are so many memories to talk about,” Joe said. “But I would have to say it is watching all the players growing up in the sport and moving on to the next level.”
With a strong support system, Joe has been able to sustain his volunteering lifestyle.
“Volunteering can and could be difficult if I did not have a supportive wife and some great coaches to assist me and help me every step of the way,” Joe said.
There are two things Joe believes every volunteer must have in order to be dedicated to helping and influencing kids. These two attributes will make any prospective volunteer better as a coach, but more importantly as a person.
“With so many opportunities to volunteer, my one suggestion would be to just do it and have a heart and passion for helping others,” Joe said.
