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[quote=Anonymous]We were talking about this on another thread. Apparently there is a style called "guided discovery."

It's not a choice between silence and joysticking --  It's about what you say and when.

There is a difference between (1) saying nothing, (2) "Go over there," and (3) "where do you need to be right now?"

I think players learn the most from (1) and (3), and that's the style of coaching I prefer for my kids. But all coaches need to mix it up (and about everyone does.)

It's about striking the right balance, and not every player at every stage is going to need the same thing. The best coaches are a bit eclectic in style and can match their approach to their player -- say the optimal thing to each individual at the right time.

Dropping this off in case others enjoy it.

https://www.soccerwire.com/news/dunshee-ten-reasons-to-not-coach-the-player-in-possession/

[quote][b]Ten reasons to not coach the player in possession
[/b]
1. Young players can’t multi-task:
2. They won’t talk to each other if you do all the talking
3. The moment is gone
4. You rob them of a chance to make a decision. They don’t discover solutions and are therefore less likely to remember them
5. You miss a chance to analyze the game
6. You miss the chance to coach those you can and should influence
7. You make the player in possession nervous
8. They can’t hear you
9. You may be wrong
10. They can’t be brilliant if you are pulling the strings – they can only be robots

Of course we must speak to the player in possession from time to time. Here are some ideas of things we can say in practice or in games to improve decision making and model good communication without making the decisions for the players.

“Turn / Hold / Man On / Turn and Go” – As an example to the team of how and when to communicate. This is information that helps the player in possession make a decision.
“Pick your head up, have a look” – Helps them make a decision but doesn’t decide for them.
“Can we get to goal?” – As a reminder of our top priority.[/quote][/quote]

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