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21 " guys.” So rather than get angry when he doesn’t get the results he wants, he looks to the system. At what point did it break down? Trust too low? Purpose unclear? Lack of skills? Low accountability? Player mismanaged his response? Again, in the old days he got furious. Now, he gets "
― , Above the Line: Lessons in Leadership and Life from a Championship Season
22 " Nothing encourages an athlete more than making plays and having success in practice. Small victories can play a major role when you have a player who is dealing with the stress of change or even some other issue. Do whatever you can to reinforce someone’s confidence by helping him achieve small victories. So much of leadership comes down to knowing the people you are leading and providing them with what they need to succeed. It is also about making them confident to take risks and make changes. "
23 " shot and a keen sense of the game. We used to play one-on-one to fifty. I’d dive for loose balls, throw elbows, draw charges. I’d come off "