Coach Bernstein’s coaching philosophy: Coaching is an extension of teaching. It is our role to teach our players all aspects of our particular sport, or craft, while also providing them with opportunities to problem solve within the context of the game, using the toolbox they have been equipped with. The lessons learned through sport are applicable in life, and as the head coach, I firmly believe that I play an integral role in ensuring that our players have fun and experience the feeling of competing outside of their comfort zones. Balancing a fun and engaging sport environment with a demanding and challenging team atmosphere is what my coaches and I try to achieve every day at Colorado Academy.