Pictured above is Spurs legend, Tim Duncan with his long-time coach, Gregg Popovich. Together they won 5 championships, and during Duncan's career, he was named MVP twice, Final's MVP 3 times, and a 15-time All Star. The accolades speak for themselves when talking about the chemistry this player-coach dynamic offered. In many cases, these two are used as the prime example of what a relationship between a player and coach should look like. When trying to build a relationship with your coach, keep this in mind. It's important to remember that respect is a two-way street, and the only way you'll get respect from your coach is if you give it right back.
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Even if you're not a NBA-caliber athlete, showing respect is a free and easy way to elevate your game and your relationship with your coach. So try to remember that when a coach is giving you feedback–they wouldn't critique you if they didn't care.
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* Originally published on October 10, 2022, by Brayden Koch
