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

eight straight consecutive goals great catch by Tina Charles in the middle that's it's going to be her to stick up for the players in this manner wanting them to be able to keep the technicals off of themselves right now 12 in points 12th and assist and aiah Alisha gr Kaitlin Clark just set a WNBA record but here's the kicker two major slip-ups could cost her team big time let's talk about The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Clark's rookie SE season 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 let's discuss trust it's crucial in basketball however what occurs when a coach's Choice sends a message to to their best player that says I don't believe in you they may lose more than one game as a result of what transpired in Indiana imagine the following the rising star of the fever Caitlyn Clark has the ball the court is not closed it's a fantastic chance to make a play that could change the game however a whistling suddenly pierces the atmosphere Christy sides the coach has inserted a timeout hold on what yes you heard correctly when most coaches would have let their star player take Center Stage sides applied the breaks it was not just the fans who were taking a I assure you Clark had a look of uncertainty on his face that was obvious you may be asking yourself what's the big deal it's just a timeout however in basketball time is crucial this was not your typical timeout this broke the momentum potentially revolutionary in a negative manner too this explains why calling a timeout was so dangerous the last thing you want to do is give the opposition a chance to regroup while your finest player is in a position of greatness that break that is precisely what it accomplished it gave the other team a chance to gather themselves modify their plan and even reverse the situation however things worsen in that case calling a timeout might have resulted in a turnover that's correct the fever might have completely lost possession and instead of Clark possibly scoring or drawing a foul what a swing in the wind not to mention who we are discussing here Caitlyn Clark isn't your average athlete the best free throw shooter on the team is her over there on the side line for Coach [Applause] SIDS eight straight consecutive goals great catch by Tina Charles in the middle that's do not blame her it's frustrating sides effectively stole the ball away from her star player by calling that timeout saying to your best pitcher to take a seat in the nth inning of a close game is analogous to that it's just not logical but this Choice begs some important issues concerning sides and Clark's relationship in basketball a coach's and players trust is essential however this time out it is blatantly untrustworthy sides seem to be saying I don't trust you to make the right decision here Caitlyn consider the effect that might have on Clark's self assurance about the team's Spirit on how they performed going forward in key situations even though a single timeout might not seem like much in the high stakes world of professional basketball it can have far-reaching consequences it's not all about X's and O's here it has to do with psychology the key factor is Team Dynamics finding the right balance between mentoring and allowing your stars to shine is crucial it appears that sides may have swung the balance in the wrong way in this instance hold on we felt that the coach had called a terrible time out it appears that Clark has her own problems to face the star player for the fever has turned down a fantastic opportunity in an unexpected decision that has the basketball World in a frenzy the worst part is that there are more than one missed shots in this situation it concerns Clark's innermost thoughts and it may be fatal to Indiana's hopes of making the playoffs imagine this it's a game against time the court is not closed I see Clark has the ball it's the ideal environment for a standout player to succeed however she passes rather than taking the shot hold on what yes you heard correctly even though Caitlyn Clark the fever's go-to scorer had an easy route to the the basket she decided to give up the ball you may be asking yourself so what players constantly pass however this isn't your typical pass this is a warning indication that something is wrong in Clark's Universe a red flag and it's leaving both observers and enthusiasts baffled here's the thing it's like seeing a Highwire Act without a safety net when a star player begins to doubt thems everything may fall apart with one incorrect move and for the fever that Collision might be the end of their chances of making the playoff but why would Clark let such a wonderful chance pass him by it's not as easy as just making a poor decision though this Choice delves further directly into the core of what motivates a player it's all about confidence or rather a severe lack of it in this instance a reporter put it simply 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 let hard to lose her the defender I like the play call you put the ball and saying it's going to be her to stick up for the players in this manner wanting them to be able to keep the technicals off of themselves Charles getting Ryan Howard a wide open shot and hurt although it's a bitter pill to swallow that's exactly right consider it Clark is dodging more than just a shot she is dodging criticism she is prioritizing her fear of other people's opinions over what is best for the team and that kind of thinking maybe poison in the ruthless world of professional basketball however things worsen this goes beyond Clark's own hardships it's about how those setbacks spread and impact the entire group watching Domino's fall is what happens when your star player begins to doubt herself all of a sudden people are questioning everything assume the role of Clark's teammate when you witness her miss that opportunity what thoughts cross your mind if she doesn't trust herself how can I trust her it's the kind of thing that may completely up defend the foundation of a team not to be overlooked as morale basketball is a mental game in addition to a physical one the entire team may feel like they're treading carefully when your boss begins to exhibit signs of weakness that's not a winning atmosphere particularly when you're vying for a postseason birth for lovers of fever though this is where things get very scary this hesitation to shoot could have long-term effects if it turns into a pattern it's not as simple as dropping a couple of games we are discussing the possibility of missing the Playoffs completely every shot matters in the WNBA where there is a razor thin difference between making the playoffs and having to watch from home every choice you make counts furthermore Clark's ability to overcome this lack of confidence could mean the difference between a championship run and an extremely short season what then is the remedy Clark cannot just be told to just shoot the ball this is about reestablishing her own trust as well as the trust of her coach and teammates it's a process that will require time to complete the Focus moves to the sidelines just when you thought Clark's difficulties were the greatest threat to the fever's hopes of making the playoffs more pressures being placed on Christy sides than on a fourth quarter comeback the shocking thing is that it goes beyond wins and defeats it concerns a solitary choice that has the potential to destroy all the team's hard work now let's discuss Christy sides there's more going on with the fever's head coach than just a few poor performances we are discussing a coaching approach that has observers and supporters both baffled as far as one analyst was concerned a recent ruling was one of the dumbest things I've ever seen in sports hurt what then is agitating everyone so much It ultimately boils down to that prior discussion of the timeout call do you recall when Clark was in a good position to make a play when sides called a timeout as it happens there may have been more to that choice than a fleeting error in judgment it can be a sign of something far more serious consider it you'd think the coach would follow her gut when she had a player as good as Caitlyn Clark on the team right however that timeout request it shouts the exact opposite sides appears to be expressing I don't trust you to make the right decision here right now 12 in points 12 in assists and aiah Alisha gr assistant Jess Miller trying to hold her back make sure she doesn't get tossed Park sending it up the floor Tina Charles the Atlanta Dream is the team and that lack of trust can be poison in the world of professional basketball however things worsen as far as some commentators are concerned that timeout decision was a firable offense that is an outright vote of no confidence not merely criticism you know you're in trouble when people begin describing your coaching choices in those terms you may be thinking at this point it was only one terrible call I mean everyone makes errors right the problem is that this isn't an isolated instance the criticisms of sides' coaching philosophy as a whole have been mounting concern that her strategy isn't working is mounting despite the team's recent success what does this signify for the fever's chances of making the playoffs it does not appear good it's inevitable when you have a star player who lacks confidence and a coach who makes poor judgments that could cost you games it's like attempting to navigate a ship with a misaligned compass and a disbelieving crew however there appears to be a ray of optimism in the distance there are indications that the team is doing better in recent games in spite of all the criticism it reminds me of a flower trying to grow in Stony soil the potential exists but wow will it take work to realize that potential Now The crucial question is can sides make a change before it's too late every game matters in the playoff race because time is of the essence to turn the ship around more than a few victories will be required sides needs to regain the confidence of her players particularly Clark she must demonstrate her ability to make wise decisions when they count most not to be overlooked as the pressure from now on all of sides' decisions will be closely scrutinized the last straw could be one more significant error like trying to balance on a tight RPP without a safety net one mistake can mean the end of the game what then is the remedy it's not as easy as simply letting the coach go though mid-season turmoil of that nature can be more detrimental than beneficial no the fever really need a moment of conversion to Jesus sides must examine her coaching approach closely pay attention to her detractors and Implement some significant adjustments

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