Learning Is Not Always Agreeing

A recommendation of "The Courage to Be Disliked," one principle is to neither praise nor rebuke, but encourage.

Adler's philosophy teaches that praise or criticism live within hierarchical structures with unequal power. The 'critic' adopts a higher position of ability passing judgment upon the lower status person without ability.

Encouragement is this 'system' serves the individual who finds the courage to practice or ply their craft. 

"You did well" or "you could do that better" are observations not always intended to change behavior. It is true that some athletes may 'lack' the courage to practice extensively, to struggle with failure, or endure strength and conditioning. Most recognize strong play differing from weaker play. 

I would argue against the value of Adlerian Philosophy in this regard although I favor "horizontal" relationships. 

We can learn about a topic without being in full agreement with its entirety. The Red Sox in large part started to hit when the exorcised "Driveline" from the building. 

The 'metaphorical' MVB 'stars' represent that all team members are "the same but not equal." Coaches recognize this and give individual instruction and teaching appropriate to the needs of each player.