Now let's consider how you might balance your coaching objectives more appropriately. In the same situation, which statement best shows that you care about the players and put their development ahead of winning?

a. "There's just no way we're going to win games when we turn the ball over as we did. We have to get better at handling the ball or this season's over. Do you expect to win games playing the way you just did?" b. "You played hard, and you did a good job on defense. Don't hang your heads; a loss isn't the end of the world. We need to work on our ball-handling skills. We'll do that in practice next week, and we'll get better." c. "Hey, look, someone's got to lose. Don't worry about it. You looked like you were having fun out there, except for when you were turning the ball over."

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