- Sep 15, 2009
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Has anyone noticed the trend in recent years with the newer coaches blowing smoke up the proverbial of some of their players in when commenting publicly.
Is it a sign of the times with a generational shift due to Gen Y’s and younger who have grown up being continually told they are wonderful at everything they do.
And perhaps the increasing move in the last decade for leadership groups making and delivering decisions to these players because bad news from your peers is easier to take?
I just don’t recall a time where there has been such a public push by coaches about their own players abilities or worthiness… ever. In fact, it was the complete opposite not long ago! Does anyone recall Clarko ever putting a player’s name in lights?
Is it a sign of the times with a generational shift due to Gen Y’s and younger who have grown up being continually told they are wonderful at everything they do.
And perhaps the increasing move in the last decade for leadership groups making and delivering decisions to these players because bad news from your peers is easier to take?
I just don’t recall a time where there has been such a public push by coaches about their own players abilities or worthiness… ever. In fact, it was the complete opposite not long ago! Does anyone recall Clarko ever putting a player’s name in lights?
