HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS with John Crawley - Part 2

• 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?

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