Greg Cronin cares about his players as people first. Caring for your players goes a long way for them to trust you and help them grow.
Greg Cronin has put in many years coaching hockey and was recently named the Anaheim Ducks’ Head Coach.
Coaches at all levels: you significantly impact the players you coach. Helping players become the best version of themselves should be our goal. When the players we have coached talk about us, what do we want them to say? A.J. Greer of the Boston Bruins, who played for Cronin with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, had some kind words about his former coach:
Here are the critical points about Cronin:
- He cares about his players as people first. Caring for your players goes a long way for them to trust you and help them grow.
- He sees the potential in every player he works with and tries to develop those guys as much as possible. How many times do we label or write players off? Especially youth players! Don’t do it.
- He gives his players tools for their mental fitness to help them be the best. In this case, Coach Cronin gave A.J. a goal-setting sheet that he keeps in his pocket.
- He positively impacts his players. When former players talk about you, would they say you are optimistic?
- He is dedicated, loves the game, and puts in the time and effort to help his players.
Be mindful of what you say and how you treat your players! Please put in the work required to be able to help them. If you expect them to work hard for you, you must work hard for them; they will see and know your habits.
How you treat players at any age can positively or negatively impact them for the rest of their lives!
How do you treat your players?
