Transitioning from a directive coach to a facilitator

The podcast discusses the transition from being a coach who dictates and controls practices to becoming a facilitator who creates an environment where players can learn and self-correct. The guest coach, Alan Keene, shares his personal journey and highlights the importance of empowering players to make decisions and problem solve on their own. He emphasizes the value of players recognizing and correcting mistakes in real-time, under pressure, rather than relying on the coach's instructions from the sideline. The transition requires patience, confidence, and finding the right balance between stepping in and stepping back as a coach.