Comms w/ Coaches….in late January

[ilyazhito]

Originally Posted by crosscountry55

Anyone else ever get to a point in the season where you’re trying to be a good communicator with coaches, but find yourself being received poorly no matter how sincere your intentions? Or where you realize you’re trying to explain things too much?

I believe I have reached that point this year. I think I need to go on a little communications retreat in order to reset myself before the postseason. Time to focus more on just calling the game and less on appeasement.


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I don't initiate any conversations. I answer questions, and that is it.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

I don't initiate any conversations.

Even complex situations? Correctable errors? False doubles? Multiple technical fouls? Conflicting signals? Clock errors? Etc.?

Shit happens and it usually has to be explained.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Even complex situations?

... and the more complex the issue is, the more likely I'm going to initiate communication and meet with both head coaches at the same time.

[ilyazhito]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Even complex situations? Correctable errors? False doubles? Multiple technical fouls? Conflicting signals? Clock errors? Etc.?

Shit happens and it usually has to be explained.

In those situations, I talk to the table and my partners. If explanation is needed, we gather both coaches and explain everything needed to them while the players are at the benches.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

I don't initiate any conversations.

Originally Posted by ilyazhito

If explanation is needed, we gather both coaches and explain everything needed to them...

In other words, under certain conditions, ilyazhito will initiate a conversation with coaches.

My point, good two-way communication with coaches often leads to great game management.

Great game management often leads to a smoother game for all stakeholders.

Of course, it is possible to "over do" conversations with coaches.

[ilyazhito]

I generally don't initiate conversations with coaches. If required, I will ensure that coaches receive the information they need.