Came across an interesting article on floor leaders (point guards) and their relationship with their coaches, as well as their relationship with their teammates.
It's an interesting dichotomy. A coach has to turnover the offense to the PG and give her the trust to run the show, yet the coach also has to hold the PG the most accountable because of that very reason.
The PG has to feel that the coach is behind her, yet feel that she's held to a higher standard because she's responsible for the other four players on the floor. It doesn't matter if it's fair or unfair, that’s just the way it is. The tradeoff is that the PG has the opportunity to be creative in her approach, and she gets to carry the torch on the court and usually in the locker room. She sets the tone and determines how the team will ultimately play.
Do you need a little ego to do this job properly?
Absolutely! You have to have one, because the PG is usually going against the opponents best defenders on a nightly basis. Those defenders know that stopping you is the key to winning and they’re going for your throat. You have to have a little swagger and come in thinking, “I'm running this team and they can’t stop us!” Does anybody remember how Liz would have a cocky attitude out on the court? You have to truly believe that losing is NOT an option. You have to think you're the best player out on the floor to get it done.
Fear None.
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