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It’s often said that you don’t hear about coaches unless it’s something bad. Naturally, this is something we at NLLinsider just could not stand for. If we’re going to hear about bad coaches, we would like to hear the details.

In all seriousness, in the first summer ball player poll we’ve taken a look at what makes the good coaches good, what could make the not-so-good coaches better, and whether or not coaches actually do deserve more credit than they get.

“Not only are they are very knowledgeable when it comes to the game but they are also quite creative with their motivational tactics — ‘Summon the Blood’ haha”

“I like one of them.”

“Mostly but there’s more that goes into some of the decisions they make than they let on.”

“Trust is key to having success no matter what team you play for and we have that component fairly solidified.”

“Although I think a successful coach needs to have a bit of both in his repertoire. A guy who can relate to the players and communicate in a positive manner but at the same time knows when he needs to lay into the team a bit.”

“I really do not find the Bobby Knight type effective. I believe good coaches will have their players motivated without resorting to desperation tactics like Knight. Good coaches will use a variety of methods to get results, and personally, I don’t believe flying off the handle is an appropriate way to achieve those results.”

“I can actually hear better when I’m not being screamed at.”

“A good coach can do whatever he needs to to get results.”

“Although a lot of it could be attributed to be an expansion team, I really didn’t get an impression that the players in [redacted] enjoyed playing for their coach too much at the start of the season.”

“Its not so much the coach that would be the problem it would be the team as they are our most bitter rival, hate this team with a passion!”

“Mississauga, who would ever want to play there.” Please note that this comment was in reference to an organization, not a coach.

“Even as a player on another team, I lack respect for coaches who humiliate their players in a public forum (i.e. before the game).”

“I thought [redacted] just had a really old water boy.”

“Since there is a high probability that most junior players will not play at the highest levels once they are past junior age, I believe the coach’s number one priority in junior is to motivate the team and keep focused. By motivating and focusing players, coaches will have an easier time seeing their game strategy become successful, and will be able to weed out the unmotivated players to make roster decisions simpler.”

“Motivation is important but at this level guys should be able to motivate themselves and their teammates on their own without a problem. Deciding whose in the lineup that night and having a solid game plan is where the coaches of the top teams really make their impact.”

“The combination of honesty and communication, fairness and work ethic goes a long way towards achieving winning results.”

“Our coaches are extremely committed and are tirelessly striving to improve our team. I think the success we have had is directly related to this fact.”

“Like six nations ever needed coaching when they were a powerhouse.”

“I think a few of them, usually the more well known names, do get the credit they deserve but for the most part you are much more likely to hear about teams whose coaches are failing them.”

“Good coaches never get enough credit on any level. Key word is good.”

And speaking of coaches who don’t get enough credit:

“I honestly believe that the coaching staff in Gloucester did a great job this year turning a perennial sub .500 team into a division winner and one who gave a tough Mimico team a very difficult first round.”

Any other junior player interested in participating in the player polls, send me an email at the address listed below.

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