Winning vs development

[Tiger_heart]

I was reading up on this, trying to understand the difference. To quote from what I ready, it appears that:
A winning-focused coach will make all decisions based on affecting the outcome of the game every time.

Some examples include:

• Picking the same team for every game
• Players being made to play through injury
• Not allowing other ‘weaker’ players to play very long in games
• Will win games by large margins for their own ego.

A development-focused coach will focus on improving their players’ weaknesses through select challenges.

Some examples include:

• Playing players out of position to work on specific areas of their game
• Making sure to rotate all the players to ensure everyone gets to start games
• Manipulating the game during one-sided affairs, creating challenges for their players.

The article conclusion is that there must be a shift in perception on the winning versus development argument. The two are not opposites and should be treated as vital to a player’s development. What winning looks like will shift as players get older, but a winning mentality should be maintained throughout a player’s journey.

Just goes to show how tough this coaching gig is. And why good coaches are paid the big bucks, regardless of the sport. For any budding coaches out there, some food for thought. I personally see John Longmire, Bellamy and Guardiola as cases in point, but your view may vary.
As for us, I think at present we are neither one or the other, with a slight lean toward the winning mentality approach.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sounds good. You missed the part where the coach has a say over management.

 

[Tom Shines]

A coach like Bellamy improves players… even veterans …

But I would also say he is all about the results,,

He is the best NRL coach of the last 30 years in my view,,,

 

[tig_prmz]

You develop without winning, you just end up with losers all through your club.

 

[innsaneink]

I was reading up on this, trying to understand the difference. To quote from what I ready, it appears that:
A winning-focused coach will make all decisions based on affecting the outcome of the game every time.

Some examples include:

• Picking the same team for every game
• Players being made to play through injury
• Not allowing other ‘weaker’ players to play very long in games
• Will win games by large margins for their own ego.

A development-focused coach will focus on improving their players’ weaknesses through select challenges.

Some examples include:

• Playing players out of position to work on specific areas of their game
• Making sure to rotate all the players to ensure everyone gets to start games
• Manipulating the game during one-sided affairs, creating challenges for their players.

The article conclusion is that there must be a shift in perception on the winning versus development argument. The two are not opposites and should be treated as vital to a player’s development. What winning looks like will shift as players get older, but a winning mentality should be maintained throughout a player’s journey.

Just goes to show how tough this coaching gig is. And why good coaches are paid the big bucks, regardless of the sport. For any budding coaches out there, some food for thought. I personally see John Longmire, Bellamy and Guardiola as cases in point, but your view may vary.
As for us, I think at present we are neither one or the other, with a slight lean toward the winning mentality approach.

This sounds like its related to juniors

 

[Red88_Tiger]

The best development happens when you win a tight game or come from behind and win imo.