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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]2017 and 2018 Boys Coach[/quote]

Best Coach in the area![/quote]

SM as a great coach is not universally accepted. Pros - he coaches strong technical fundamentals and promotes fitness. Teaches kids to think about their place in the game and positional awareness. Promotes good decision-making.

But shows little / no empathy for players and does not communicate well. Strikes fear and intimidation, which has more drawbacks than benefits IMO, especially at younger ages. Does not tolerate mistakes well and kids often play in fear of making mistakes.

The same technical results he gets out of players are achieved at many top teams by coaches who inspire and motivate. A mentally strong kid who can tolerate his methods may become a better player...but MORE kids with great potential drop out. Through many years involved in the game locally I’ve seen and heard cases where children want to or have quit because of him.

At the very least, he shouldn't be coaching kids younger than U-13 unless he softens his approach.     
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Disappointing that a few parents chose not to drop to 2nd team than handle the instruction of a coach who will prepare you for everything on the college/pro track.

Please name 2 coaches comparable to him.[/quote]

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