At this point I had to accept that I would no longer coach my players and would have to take on the role of parent. At times this is extremely difficult for me because I love my players very much and want to help them excel in this sport. Sometimes it's difficult to let your coaches do the coaching, especially when there is a disagreement about the coaching philosophy. Dealing with these changes seems to be the most difficult thing. During the neutral zone phase, I was trying to get used to my new loving freedom and how it affected and redefined the roles of student and family. Sometimes I found it nice to have more time on my hands, other times I found myself restless and bored because I became overly efficient at multitasking and using my time. I realize that I needed to relax and give myself time to adjust to my newly redefined roles and time commitments. Once I feel more comfortable with the new direction of my life, I may begin to pursue the hobbies I once enjoyed on a regular basis, thus entering the new phase of beginning with a newfound sense of excitement and joy..