2 HUGE MISTAKES By Christie Sides And CAITLIN CLARK That Could COST The Fever!!!

Simon of Kelsey Mitchell right now large little step back you know huge for our group um it's just one one at a time I thought we've done a really good job of that over the these first two games ums to go here's Clark off the screen the three-pointer is good you've seen Caitlyn Clark light up the scoreboard but did you know two huge mistakes could send the Indiana fevers playoff dreams Up in Smoke it's a Twist no one saw coming and it's got fans on the edge of their seats before we move on I'd like to ask you a small favor if you appreciate this content please take a second to like this video And subscribe to the channel over 98% of you watch the videos without subscribing it costs you nothing but it makes a huge difference to us so did you click the Subscribe button great thank you so much now back to the video first let's discuss trust everything matters in basketball when a coach's decision sends a message of I don't believe in you to their best player what happens next it may have cost them more than just a single game but but that is precisely what happened in Indiana imagine this Rising sensation Caitlyn Clark of the fever has possession of the ball no one is occupying the court an opportunity to make a play that changes the game has presented itself however a whistle suddenly breaks the silence it is time for a break according to coach Christy sides are you sure indeed you are correct sides slammed on the breakes at a time when most coaches would have let their top players shine believe me when I say that not only the crowd were taking aback but but everyone a look of bewilderment crossed Clark's face to go here's Clark off the screen the three-pointer is good I was good they're like you want to go in the back I'm like no please just tape right here let's go we got to keep going Clark you may be asking well what's the big issue it's only a timeout however time is crucial in basketball timeouts like this one weren't common this halted the forward progress possibly a game influencer the positive kind that is is this timeout was extremely dangerous for the reasons given below giving the opposition team a chance to recover is the last thing you want to do when your greatest player is in a prime position those breaks it accomplished that very thing the other team was able to regroup change tactics and maybe even turn the tables on US during that time even worse though is to come a turnover might have resulted from a timeout being called under those circumstances I see the fever might have blown a golden opportunity to score or get a foul instead there was quite a change in the train of events furthermore it is important to remember who is being discussed No Ordinary player can compare to Caitlyn Clark on this squad she excels at making free throws sides basically snatched the ball away from her star player by calling that timeout in a close game in the ninth inning it's the same as instructing your best pitcher to take a seat it is completely illogical the nature of the relationship between sides and Clark is called into doubt by this Choice an important part of being a good basketall basetball coach is building trust with your players however this break an obvious lack of trust is evident somehow sides was trying to convey the message I don't trust you to make the right decision here Caitlyn consider how that may affect Clark's self assurance with regard to the spirits of the squad regarding how they Faire in critical future situations in the high stakes world of professional basketball even a single timeout can have far-reaching consequences impacting more than just that one game all the x's and o's don't matter here this is a psychological piece team chemistry is key finding that sweet spot where you can guide your players while still allowing them to shine is key in this particular instance so I don't know it reminded me of the technical that I got in college where I said damn it where it's like a personal frustration incredible 15 rebounds nine points eight assists um Nea is really good e he's really good like that's a that's a tough match it appears as though sides may have skewed that equilibrium excuse me sir the coach's timeout was horri horrible right Clark it seems has her own problems to face the star player for the fever recently turned down a fantastic opportunity which has shocked the basketball world the worst part is that this is about more than just a single missed shot it concerns Clark's mental state and has the potential to ruin Indiana's hopes of making the playoffs Envision this it all comes down to this no one is occupying the court I have the ball Clark a star player can really shine in this setting but she passes the shot inad dead are you sure indeed you are cor the fever's scoring machine Caitlyn Clark passed the ball up when she could have easily scored I know what you're thinking so what all the time players are passing however this is not your average pass something is seriously wrong in Clark's world and this is a warning sign both supporters and experts are perplexed by it what happens when a top performer starts to doubt oneself is like observing a tight RPP Walker without a net everything may fall apart with just one misstep the Beaver may have to say farewell to any playoff aspirations they had after that accident but with a Chance like this why would Clark let it slip away well it's more complicated than that this Choice cuts to the chase touching on the very essence of a player's motivations here self assurance or rather a severe lack thereof is at issue some good reads on on the ball screens I think that's where they got a lot of deflections and just some some soft passing that that Indiana's going to pick off as well yeah I think I kind of struggled there got a little hot got a little cold especially to start this second half I honestly sub myself out of the game to get a quick breather a reporter stated bluntly Caitlyn Clark is hurting you by not taking that shot that nonot is a selfish play because she's doing it for herself to not have to deal with being called a ball hog oh no I know it's tough to hear but you're absolutely right contemplate it Clark is dodging criticism as much as she is shots instead of doing what's best for the team she is overly concerned with what other people might think furthermore such mindset might be detrimental in the highly competitive realm of professional basketball even worse though is to come everything here isn't merely about Clark's own problems it's about the domino effect those problems have on the entire Squad it feels like dominoes are falling when your star player begins to doubt herself all of a sudden everyone is questioning their assumptions put yourself in Clark's Shoes what are you thinking when you watch her miss that shot if she doesn't trust herself how can I trust her something like this has the potential to Rock A team's very core and morale is an important factor to consider the mental game of basketball is just as important as the physical game everyone on the team may start to feel like they need to watch their step when the leader starts to display his or her weaknesses when you're in the thick of things in the playoff hunt that's not the kind of atmosphere that helps you succeed assignment of Kelsey Mitchell right now large little step back you know huge for our group um it's just one one at a time I thought we've done a really good job of that over the these first two games um seconds to go here's Clark off the screen the three pointer is good fans of fever nevertheless should brace themselves for the terrifying part the long-term effects of this hesitation to fire can be severe if it persists we're not referring just a few of losses here here the idea of not making the playoffs at all is being considered every shot matters in the WNBA because there is a hairs breath between making it to the playoffs and sitting on the sidelines each choice has an impact the difference between a championship run and an early season ending could lie in Clark's ability to overcome this confidence problem is there a way to fix this I can't just urge Clark to just shoot the ball restoring faith in herself her teammates and her coach is the goal here it's a journey and you won't see results immediately the fever's playoff hopes are now being overshadowed by the sidelines and here you thought Clark's problems were bad Christy sides is in for more trouble than just a miraculous fourth quarter recovery the worst part is that it's about more than just winning and losing losing it all boils down to one choice that could derail the team's progress it is time to discuss Christy sides the head coach of the fever is facing criticism for reasons other than a string of poor performances we're talking about a method of coaching that has observers and followers baffled a sports caster even went to the extreme of calling a recent ruling one of the dumbest things I've ever seen in sports oh no so why is everyone so angry about this the preceding discussion of the timeout call is the Crux of the matter those days of sides calling a timeout when Clark had a golden opportunity to score are long gone it seems that choice may have been more than a passing thought perhaps it's only a small sign of something far more serious contemplate it you would think that a coach would go with her gut when she has a superstar like Caitlyn Clark on her Squad I'm proud of these girls and you know we have a tough tough stretch of games here early in the season um and I think this is going to be a good one to learn from my hands lot obviously need to get that get that down some but you know we'll live with it and we survive the day that's all that matters the space that you guys play in your ability to run the floor and your vision up the court is one of the things that everybody talks about your Lo that timeout call though the exact reverse is shouted out to paraphrase sides I don't trust you to make the right decision here the professional basketball scene is a toxic place for a lack of trust even worse though is to come some experts have even gone so far as to say that calling a timeout was a firable effect this is more than just constructive criticism it is an outright vote of no confidence you know you're in trouble as a coach when people use those words to characterize your decisions you may be thinking it's only one poor decision in the end we all mess up don't we the point is though this isn't an exception Sid's coaching style as a whole has been the target of growing criticism there is mounting worry that her approach isn't getting better despite the team's recent success if the fever want to make the playoffs what does this signify things aren't looking good I mean must say a combination of a coach whose decisions could lose the team games and a top player who isn't feeling confident can lead to disastrous results it's as if the captain is leading a ship whose crew doesn't believe in him and the compass is malfunctioning hold just a second there's a ray of sunshine just around the corner in spite of everyone's gripes the squad has shown some promise in their performance in recent games imagine a flower attempting to open its pedals on top of a bed of Pebbles it will require a lot of effort but the promise is there can sides make a U-turn before it's too late that is the burning question now time is of the essence as each game contributes to the playoff race a handful of Victories won't be enough to turn the ship around the confidence of her players particularly Clark must be restored by sides she must prove that she is capable of making the correct decisions Under Pressure the stress too must be considered from now on Sid is every move will be closely watched the last straw might be one more major error imagine balancing precarious iously on a tight RPP without a safety net a single misstep would result in instant disaster then how can we fix it hiring a new coach isn't the only option though the mid-season may not be the best time for that kind of chaos no the fever are in dire need of a genuine conversion