This is a journey in coaching the athlete in their sport to improve the likelihood of a win in that sport-and in life. As coaches, we all want to win. So we work hard with strategy, tactics, reviews of competition, and the like. Successful coaches know that an additional component is foundational to success: the knowledge of, and development of, the athlete as a person. The author's combined background in NCAA DII coaching, clinical psychology, teaching, and research uniquely positions him to understand the human dimension of coaching the young athlete. This is a journey in coaching the athlete in their sport to improve the likelihood of a win in that sport-and in life.