Coach by NOT Coaching

In chapter 8 of Coach K's book he talks about "Game Day" and how crucial it is that a coach is ready and willing to make adjustments.

What touched me most was when he said "sometimes you need to coach by not coaching". He shares a few experiences where his teammates stepped up to the plate and created solutions to problems.

A great leader is someone who is able to lead by not leading at times. Someone who is ready to adjust when things aren't going as planned. A leader allows his followers to take the initiative and be problem solvers. A great leader wants his followers to be even better than they are, therefore the must give them opportunities to grow.

Christ taught us to be perfect like Him and His Father are perfect (2Ne 12:48). If we are to become like them, we must be given that chance. Our Father has taught us the ways, he has instruments in our lives who guide and direct us but the pathways are meant for us to walk.

As followers we must be ready to step it up and as leaders we must be able to step back and let our followers take the initiative. Yes, a plant needs water and sun but too much of either can keep the plant from growing, sometimes you just got to let it sit but its self and watch it grow all on its own.

Sometimes coaching without coaching is the only way to see if what you are teaching is being learned. "Teach them correct principles and let them govern for themselves."