The sure way to upset people is telling them how to do their job. When I think about "input" to coaches it's consulting not insulting. Coaches function like 'company founders'. They know the business better than anyone else.
Before reading on, check out Paul Graham's essay on 'Founder Mode'. Here's an excerpt:
"Founders feel like they're being gaslit from both sides — by the people telling them they have to run their companies like managers, and by the people working for them when they do. Usually when everyone around you disagrees with you, your default assumption should be that you're mistaken. But this is one of the rare exceptions."
It's seldom enough to find 'talented players' and let them do their thing, to "figure it out" on their own. Sometimes they're not as talented as we think. Players need to make their skills impact the game and complement teammates.
Coaches achieve that through leadership not managing. That emphasizes both problem solving and relationships.
Dave Kline adds the value of storytelling. "Managers often offer summaries. Leaders always offer strategies."
Coaches teach. Coaches inspire. Coaches help players to believe in themselves. It's the best job in the world.
Lagniappe. Pep Guardiola is widely considered the best football manager in the world. "Copy pasting doesn't work."
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