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Originally Posted by Ferarri
If there’s any silver lining to this story it’s that it hopefully puts other coaches on high alert. There seems to at least be a standard of what is and what isn’t acceptable. Has the culture changed? Debatable, as evidenced by the Jackets hiring a coach with a toxic reputation. What has changed is the tolerance level to this type of behaviour. There was a high degree of backlash from fans and media pressure from multiple agencies that made his employment nearly impossible.
I don’t think anyone expects coaches to lose their authority in making personnel and lineup decisions, but there is a growing movement of what a “boss” is allowed to do. If coaches don’t want to adapt or refuse to change then let’s hope this outcome applies to them as well.
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I've been a coach (to children, granted) and I'm...I dont like the term 'boss' but I'm an employer.
There are many ways to motivate people besides abuse and power games.
Heres this crazy tactic that is one of my favourites...if the people you're, for lack of a better term, 'controlling.' If you engage them as people and lo and behold they come to like you, they are going to be more likely to expend additional effort on your behalf.
I know, cooperation in team sports and/or business is madness.