Episode 671 - Permission to Fail

Are your players afraid to make mistakes? In Episode 671, Sam and TJ tackle "the permission problem" and the fine line between playing fearless and playing responsible. They work through real coaching moments — the freshman who over-helps and gives up a layup, the star who turns passive, the point guard afraid to look selfish — and how to respond to each without killing their confidence. Along the way they cover the difference between a bad decision and a bad outcome, why staying "not attached to outcome" matters, and how a coach's own reactions set the emotional tone for the team. At the end of the day, whatever you decide in the air-conditioned room, you have to actually live out in the heated gym.Show notesThe permission problemBelieve strongly, hold looselyMistakes vs good decisionsCelebrate aggression, coach the adjustmentSaban's disciplined aggression lessonWhy stars turn passiveAttach to shot selectionDefine a great shotRoles ebb and flowSay it to everyoneKeep the message factualNATO: not attached to outcomeHubert Davis stays even-keelCourage requires real fearLetting players disagree respectfullyThe emotional regulation conversationAir-conditioned room, heated gymSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Join us this fall for our PGC Coaching Courtside retreat! It’s a one-of-a-kind experience. You’ll watch real practices and discuss what you’re seeing with mentors and other growth-minded coaches. We’d love you to join us! Go to pgchustle.com/courtside to learn more and use Code CS50 for $50 off registration