Should players like the coach?
In terms of a coach’s role it’s irrelevant whether the players like him or not. It’s important that the coach adopts the correct attitude towards players. Successful coaches have the highest regard for fairness, integrity and achievement of common goals. On many occasions I’ve heard how various ‘do-gooders’ tried to persuade the coach to make a move at the expense of others which would increase his popularity and success. A coach should never allow himself to be persuaded to do this. The main criteria for doing certain things should always be …