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Originally Posted by Ryan Coke
So your line is any discussion is limited to that which has associated compelling evidence?
Otherwise you ought to tell us all that it’s a silly topic? Hah!
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Yeah, I am a big fan of evidence. And in this case I see none to suggest that a coach's handling of iPads and video monitors has any effect of team morale.
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So I guess you don’t believe in the evidence that body language has any psychological impacts on human behaviour. Or are you looking for studies specifically related to sports, or hockey? Or only hockey while on the bench between plays? How specific is your requirements for this to be a legitimate conversation? How much evidence is required for you to take this off your ‘must post because I feel it’s silly’ list?
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I never said I didn't believe in the impact of body language. What I did say is that there is no good evidence to suggest that
this specific aspect of body language—consulting monitors for replays after a play—has any meaningful impact on a team's performance.
If you honestly believe that this is a legitimate line of discussion about requisite skills for good coaching, then I would expect at minimum something to support your notion beyond "I don't think other coaches do it," and "it doesn't look good on TV." Should this be an interview question that Treliving asks of his next coaching candidates?
"After the team allows a goal, do you check the monitor on the bench?" ...
"No? Good. You are hired."