There are deal breakers for BOTH coaches and players.
COACHES
- When coaches don't define players' roles, disappointment inevitably follows.
- When coaches are perceived as unfair, players tune out.
- When coaches don't emphasize philosophy and details, players become confused.
- When coaches don't teach, players can't learn.
- When coaches don't bring energy, players can't take energy.
- When coaches don't prepare, teams demonstrate disorganization.
- When coaches coach to "pick up a check", players don't care.
- When coaches don't demand smart situational play, players get sloppy.
- When coaches don't know the game, players get short-changed.
- When coaches disrespect players, players quit.
PLAYERS
- When players don't show up on time, they disrupt team activities.
- When players don't show up ready to go, they devalue practice.
- When players don't commit academically, they hurt themselves and the team.
- When players are selfish, teammates stop working.
- When players criticize teammates, they bring the team down.
- When players don't concentrate, they don't anticipate and then react slowly.
- When players don't work hard in practice, they cheat themselves.
- When players don't take care of themselves, they can't contribute.
- When players abuse tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, they must go.
- When minutes mean more than success, it's time to find a new sport.