HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS with John Crawley

1:09 - Segwaying into this second part, John dives into the second scenario, and explains how it contrasts the scenario with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Showcasing autonomy within the team huddle

2:43 - John’s thoughts on what the coach’s role should be in terms of creating team support and raising morale.

4:24 - Benefits of giving the players/team more autonomy in situations like the Cavaliers and Warriors scenarios.

“Players play the game”

8:16 - Based on Steve Kerr’s method of supporting the Warriors, how would he have reacted if he was coaching the Cavaliers during their mishap with the J.R. Smith situation?

11:20 - Analyzing a scenario that took place during a timeout from the U.S. women's national water polo team at the London 2012 Olympics.

Context: U.S. were winning in the very last seconds of the game in a game against Australia

14:18 - What was running through Adam’s head during the end of the water polo game?

17:06 - How were Adam and the team able to effectively respond?

Past mistakes allowed for the opportunity to grow and respond more effectively in similar situations that they were not able to overcome in the past

21:01 - Recurring themes or qualities of coaches that are able to effectively overcome adversity in close matches.

Importance of being more personal and connected with your players

26:44 - How to effectively control or manage situations where players are slacking off, and how to set high expectations without yelling or freaking out.

What kind of language should be used?

HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS with John Crawley - Part 2