The Coach I sometimes wonder if coaching should even be permitted. At the professional level, coaches scream, shout obscenities, and apply whatever motivating force necessary to make the team and individual members perform. But the APA players are, by definition, anything but professionals. Many have never been involved in any kind of team sports, and are totally unprepared for the type of criticism professionals are paid to endure. Team members and coaches who constantly criticize a poor shot or ball selection do absolutely nothing to improve the teams chance of winning.
Top players are strong because of confidence.
It is no different for weaker players. No one wants to lose or miss a shot. So missing is not stupid. Criticism is stupid, and reflects more on the critic than the player. When asked to coach, and the player wants advice, I first ask what they would do.