10.2.18

At the end of the day, we want to be taught how to be successful. We may not like being corrected or reprimanded during a meeting, a practice, or a film session, but deep down, we want to be taught how to be successful. We crave teaching and feedback. Lacrosse, like life, is a game filled with decisions made by players and coaches. Our decisions we make are largely a result of the teaching we receive. Our nature and understanding will change the more we are taught. We will always make the decision we feel is best and it is the job of coaches to teach players and help them understand what is best for the players to be successful.

Now, the power and lifeblood of teaching is accountability. Teaching without accountability is hardly teaching at all and turns more into a good piece of advice. Anyone can give advice, but a good teacher will hold you accountable. Once we teach and set standards, coaches must love their players enough to hold them accountable to the standard which has been set. As long as the accountability comes from love, I believe the player will be grateful and is more inspired to respond well. Coaches cannot micromanage players or do things for them, but coaches have to use some black and white in teaching to help players navigate the grey.