When do we coach for performance vs for development?

Here’s a question.

At what level or levels – or perhaps situation(s) – do we prioritize coaching for performance (meaning winning) as opposed to mainly prioritizing player development?

Notice that I used “prioritize” in there. That was very intentional. We are just about always doing both to some degree or another.

What I’m after is people’s thoughts of when the main focus for a season is (or should be) on winning as opposed to progressing players’ skills, volleyball IQ, etc.

Here’s an example. In my opinion, junior varsity teams should be about development. They exist quite explicitly to feed players into the varsity team. Thus, winning takes a back seat.

Let me know your thoughts in the comment area below.

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