Taking care of business vs. being a nice guy (long and somehwat of a rant)

[Hawks Coach]

As I read the posts, I realize some of it can sound sort of harsh.

Drake, I should make clear that I side with Dan in that you are to be commended for trying to work with the coaches and not to make a violation of the coaching box rule decide the game. But in this case, you may have let something go that you couldn't afford to just tolerate and correct. And every experience leads to more learning. It appears that most would agree that you allowed too much latitude, but I wouldn't worry about it as much as learn from it.

Your overall intent to be more receptive to coaches will work in your favor. It can only make the game better if you can work with the coaches. Just make sure that your more receptive self draws some limits up that you will not allow coaches to exceed. With that in mind, you'll do great.