Communication is the currency through which every achievement is accomplished. Before true communication can occur, a high level of trust must be established. Winning coaches have a real open door for players to come in and talk with them at any time. Communication is a two-way process whenever possible. Winning coaches make it clear that there is a time for two-way communication, and a time for directive communication.
Players understand that they have consented to a contractual agreement to be coached.
This necessitates the coach being directive as well as facilitative . Evaluation and feedback are constant, positive, and straight forward. Because a chain is no stronger than is weakest link, everyone must pull their weight. Personal integrity is held as the highest value. A player's word , both in their commitment to other's and in their commitment to themselves, is a matter of highest honor.