Avoiding player feedback dependence
A volleyball coach recently asked for some ideas on avoiding their players becoming dependent on them for feedback, to which I provide some thoughts.
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A volleyball coach recently asked for some ideas on avoiding their players becoming dependent on them for feedback, to which I provide some thoughts.
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