1. Thoroughly study the game
.....a. Let them know that you know
.....b. Knowledge gains respect
2. Thoroughly study your system
.....a. Show them they can get better in your system
3. Catch them doing something right
.....a. Let them know you believe in them
4. All players have labels
.....a. Dispel labels, don’t believe it
5. It’s not just what you know, it’s what you bring
.....a. Develop skill, develop their head
.....b. Know how to talk to players
6. Tell your players the truth
.....a. They want to and need to hear it
.....b. Not in front of teammates
.....c. Deal in reality w/player
