This week the discussion is all about playing time. It’s a topic that plagues most players and coaches all season long. How many players do we need or want in our rotation? How do we handle seniors who aren’t going to play much? How do we communicate playing time decisions without closing the door to growth and adjustments down the road? How do we keep players who aren’t in the rotation motivated through an entire season? – It’s a lot to work through, but TJ and Sam share how we can navigate some of the toughest playing time decisions and reevaluate our approach every season to ensure we’re maximizing our current team.
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Show Notes:
• Thoughts after watching Team USA
• Coaching philosophies
• Managing egos
• Honesty and empathy
• The realist vs. optimist conversation
• How many in a rotation?
• Navigating challenges
• Other factors
• The Impact on player rhythm and chemistry
• The importance of communication and leadership
• The value of every player
• Challenges in implementation
• Adapting to the team’s talent
• Who’s to blame
• Closing thoughts
