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Earning Respect in the Coach-Athlete Relationship
The chapter explores the evolving perspective that respect in sports must be earned rather than demanded, sharing insights on actions by coaches that command respect from athletes and the importance of demonstrating respect even without personal feelings. It emphasizes integrity, values, and the significance of communication, care, credibility, and consistency for coaches to earn respect from young athletes.