“Sean, I hear you saying you feel frustrated because my approach to building an offense has seemed delayed, haphazard, and incompetent. Do I have that right? I understand why you feel that way, it must be frustrating. Your feelings are valid.”
”Brandon, I hear you saying you feel scared and angry when it seems to you that I’m coaching not to lose, as opposed to going for the win. I get why that might be scary and annoying to you. Your feelings are valid.”