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How to Talk to Your Coach
Prepare for honest conversations about feedback, development, your role, or playing time.
Pick the time deliberately. Immediately after competition is the worst window for everyone.
Use three parts, one sentence each: what you've observed, how it's affecting you, what you're asking for.
'I've come off at the 60th minute the last four games. I'm not sure what to improve. Can you tell me what you're looking for?' That is a complete, non-defensive ask.
Then listen fully. You are gathering information, not winning an exchange.
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