There are many reasons why sports are preferred over work. Goals are more clearly defined. The rules of the game don't change. Performance is measured and clearly attached to a reward. Everyone knows the score.
Feedback is more frequent, personal, and accurate.
Coaching is the ability to improve the job performance of employees. It involves teaching, the passing on of knowledge. Coaching is active, instead of passive, and is involved with guiding performance. In planning, effective teams have clear, accepted goals. Supervisors ensure that employees understand what it is they are to achieve.