Teach the Game. Don’t control it.

There’s a difference.

Our job as coaches isn’t to give players every answer or make every decision for them. It’s to give them the information, understanding and confidence to begin finding those answers themselves.

Explain it. Show it. Question it. Let them try it.

Sometimes they’ll get it right. Sometimes they won’t. That’s part of development.

Ultimately, we want players who can step onto the field, recognize what’s happening in front of them and solve problems without constantly looking toward the sideline.

Give them the tools. Then let them play.