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Originally Posted by calgaryfox
Coaches at every level and the NHL must have their heads in their hands waiting for the next public outcry about coach's behaviour over the last decade or so. I'm sure that every coach that has stood behind the bench could be found guilty of some form of bullying at some point in their career. Don't get me wrong, racism in any form is completely out of order and should be dealt with heavily.
But where does bullying start and end? I coached for a number of years and motivating players is tough. Even at youth level, some kids need kid glove treatment, some need a sharp talking to. Nowadays, who in their right mind would want to be a coach where the slightest problem with a player could now see them brandished as a bully or worse.
No matter who leads a team, there will always be someone who isn't happy and they can make a coaches life hell. I'm sure that the coaching issues that have come out over the last couple of weeks are just the tip of the iceberg and it could result in a major defining moment for the NHL.
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Maybe modern day coaches should use modern day techniques and actually incorporate a shred of the research we have in coaching that involves positive feedback and focus on effort and NOT results.
As far as I know, the more important factor in winning is systems, analysis, and, god forbid, team work. Instead of dividing the room by beating the #### out of a player emotionally. Which is, as far as any evidence I have, the only thing that happens in any NHL dressing room.
I feel like sports are still way behind when it comes to progressiveness.