I know it's young in the basketball season, but I'm curious to hear about Coaches that are yellers vs. coach that are tellers (those that don't yell).
Back in the dark ages when I played, it wasn't uncustomary for coaches to rip into players that weren't performing to level. Turnovers, lack of hustle, or a little extra motivation. Many of my friends from other teams had the same experience. I think we turned out okay...
Now a days, you read time and time again, coaches getting canned, in trouble, reprimanded for being loud at their players. I see this more on the girls side than anything. Not much has changed on the boys side...many coaches are still loud, motivating, and holding players accountable. On the girls side, if a coach yells at a player, the AD's phone is rining off the hook or the coach is getting a call. What drives me nuts is that more often that not, the parents that are making a stink about it are the ones that have NEVER played competitive basketball (or sports) in their life.
Now I know some coaches take it too far, cussing at players and telling them they're crap, belittling them and while I don't agree with this form of motivation (like I said, this is an old school approach), it's still a part of life long lessons. I was talking with someone today about some of the most successful coaches at the high school and college level and they're not just sit on the sidlines and be passive. Some do and are very successful. I'm just curious to hear some of your opinions on the matter. Thanks and hope you're enjoying the season so far!
Back in the dark ages when I played, it wasn't uncustomary for coaches to rip into players that weren't performing to level. Turnovers, lack of hustle, or a little extra motivation. Many of my friends from other teams had the same experience. I think we turned out okay...
Now a days, you read time and time again, coaches getting canned, in trouble, reprimanded for being loud at their players. I see this more on the girls side than anything. Not much has changed on the boys side...many coaches are still loud, motivating, and holding players accountable. On the girls side, if a coach yells at a player, the AD's phone is rining off the hook or the coach is getting a call. What drives me nuts is that more often that not, the parents that are making a stink about it are the ones that have NEVER played competitive basketball (or sports) in their life.
Now I know some coaches take it too far, cussing at players and telling them they're crap, belittling them and while I don't agree with this form of motivation (like I said, this is an old school approach), it's still a part of life long lessons. I was talking with someone today about some of the most successful coaches at the high school and college level and they're not just sit on the sidlines and be passive. Some do and are very successful. I'm just curious to hear some of your opinions on the matter. Thanks and hope you're enjoying the season so far!