Post by The Bubba on Feb 28, 2006 11:46:32 GMT -5
In the realm of mid-major college basketball, coaches need to rely on their star players. A coach's chances of victory — and sometimes his continued employment — depend on them.
So what happens when the coach and his star develop a rift? What do you do when they won't adhere to the game plan or continue to challenge authority?
"Some players don't know when to stop," said Lancaster Gordon, who starred for the University of Louisville in the 1980s. "They're like children. They always push the envelope. Some times they push it too far. It's the coach's responsibility to maintain a balance between giving that player (freedom) and having that player conform to what you're trying to do."
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This is a tough thing for coaches especially when you have an NBA talent on your team or worse, someone who thinks he's better than he is. Hats off to all coaches, it's a tough job.
So what happens when the coach and his star develop a rift? What do you do when they won't adhere to the game plan or continue to challenge authority?
"Some players don't know when to stop," said Lancaster Gordon, who starred for the University of Louisville in the 1980s. "They're like children. They always push the envelope. Some times they push it too far. It's the coach's responsibility to maintain a balance between giving that player (freedom) and having that player conform to what you're trying to do."
More..click here
This is a tough thing for coaches especially when you have an NBA talent on your team or worse, someone who thinks he's better than he is. Hats off to all coaches, it's a tough job.
