Joshua Wicks won a state title as a lacrosse player at Baylor School.
He led Soddy-Daisy’s boys to a Tennessee Scholastic Lacrosse Association championship last spring in his fourth and final season as coach of the Trojans.
And this school year he returned to his hometown as coach of the Signal Mountain boys, who started the season 4-0 while outscoring their opponents 57-21.
So while winning is important and fun for Wicks when it comes to lacrosse, it’s not what matters most to him. The COVID-19 pandemic that brought to a halt the Eagles’ season after that undefeated start – putting them on a long list of sports teams at all levels on hiatus – has provided a chance for Wicks to emphasize that to his players.
“Just when you think everything is going right, a wrench can get thrown in your plans,” Wicks said. “This time has presented an opportunity for players and coaches to better themselves and find a way to be comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. Life is going to hit you in the face, but you have to get back up every time.