Coaches have potential to influence players both positively and negatively. Telling a player or team, "I believe in you," can make all the difference.
That doesn't mean that coaches should overhype players. But when we confirm our belief in a player, it can be transformative. Players remember genuine expressions of confidence in their work and progress.
Coach Scott Celli and his staff practice transformative coaching in a variety of ways including expanding roles in season and moving players up from junior varsity during the season or postseason as appropriate.
Transformative techniques:
1) "Speaking greatness." "That was great BUT" underperforms "That was great AND..." Kevin Eastman says, "you can't fool kids, dogs, and basketball players."
2) Video. "Video is the truth machine." Showing players positive video shows proven success. And Bill Parcells says, "confidence comes from proven success."
3) Media recognition. 'Statistical leaders' get regular media attention. Noting players who get less 'ink' supports players who impact winning yet may be less well known.
Lagniappe. Bill Walsh changed everything for John Lynch.
Your words and belief in someone matters.
— Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness (@coachajkings) April 23, 2024
In 1994, John Lynch was a backup safety at Stanford. For 3 years, he'd barely played.
He wanted to quit, but that year, Stanford hired Bill Walsh as its head coach.
One call with Bill changed everything for John.
He called and said, "I… pic.twitter.com/QbZbeLHICw
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