This week TJ and Sam discuss the tension we all feel in coaching when you’re competing at a high level. This week they discuss how to have and handle healthy tension that’s going to benefit your team rather than hurt your team.

Show Notes:

• Natural tension among team members
• Benefits of healthy tension
• Communication is key
• The two sleeps rule
• Understanding individual player dynamics
• Balancing ambition and celebration of success
• Building trust
• A coach's approach to practice
• Collecting information
• Accountability and standards
• Great teams know how to handle tension

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