We have an interesting discussion about whether a player has to "like" the coach to play well.
My DDs would say that liking the coach had nothing to do with their performance. Their college coaches knew how to win and had a clear vision of what it took to win. Their coaches also knew how to teach and did increase my DDs' performances in the sports. My DDs respected their coaches' knowledge of the game and their commitment to win.
BUT, my DDs didn't particularly like their college coaches. My DDs were regularly insulted and challenged by their coaches. The coaches were always pushing them for "more better".
Prior to college, generally the nicer the coach, the worse the team. One of my DD's high school coaches was a great person, and is still a friend of the family. But, as a coach, he was clueless.
Comments?
My DDs would say that liking the coach had nothing to do with their performance. Their college coaches knew how to win and had a clear vision of what it took to win. Their coaches also knew how to teach and did increase my DDs' performances in the sports. My DDs respected their coaches' knowledge of the game and their commitment to win.
BUT, my DDs didn't particularly like their college coaches. My DDs were regularly insulted and challenged by their coaches. The coaches were always pushing them for "more better".
Prior to college, generally the nicer the coach, the worse the team. One of my DD's high school coaches was a great person, and is still a friend of the family. But, as a coach, he was clueless.
Comments?
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