This! So many keys to coaching a winning team. “The positive demeanor he had.” “The calming influence.” “Understand players make mistakes (freedom to fail).” “He allows his players to be themselves, to play relaxed.” We need more of this in HS/College/pro. Too many coaching tight

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PLAYERS: You might not always be the most gifted athlete on your team, but you can always find ways to improve yourself and your team. Great teams have great teammates. No matter what your talent level is, you can become your team's most "gifted" teammate.

Just my view… All I care about is the kids getting better. Them enjoying the game and being excited for their next season. I feel winning is a by-product of real development. Development is learning and then providing reps…Repeat. The process of growth varies by player and

"Expectations" They’re 8…They’re 9…They’re 10…They’re 11…They’re 12…They’re 13… They are kids. They trip for no reason when they are walking. Their knees hurt because they are growing. They are starting to go through puberty. Their social life is becoming more and more

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