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🎧 Your Athlete Isn't Arguing With Their Coach... They're Arguing With What The Feedback Means
Why does my athlete get defensive when coached?
Your athlete argues with the coach. They explain away the mistake. They cross their arms. They shut down.
Most adults see disrespect.
But what if they’re seeing something completely different?
In this episode of Locker Talk, Sam explores why defensive reactions to coaching often have nothing to do with attitude—and everything to do with what pressure is revealing beneath the surface. Instead of asking, “How do I stop this behavior?” you’ll learn a far more powerful question that can change the way you coach, parent, and develop young athletes…
The skinny
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