“To me, respect is worth more than all the gold in the world. We will look to encourage great cricketers, but also great people. If we can encourage great people and great Australians over the next four years starting from day one, I think that’s a really important foundation for us.”
Justin Langer, Coach, Australian Men’s Cricket Team
Yes, everyone loves a winner, but a ‘win at all costs’ mantra comes at a cost. It creates unease and distress, translating into:
Excessive pressure on coaches
Unnecessary, unfair pressure on players (especially juniors)
Unbalanced playing time
Unfair team selection, particularly at finals time
Compromising player wellbeing (playing injured players, for example)
Disregard for club values and its mission.
A ‘win-only’ measure of success is a narrow lens through which to measure all the amazing things your club can achieve.
