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🎙️ The Hours: Ep. 129 " Coaching Cliches we need to leave behind in 2026"
Critics have described this episode as "Fascinating"
The guys broke down the coaching cliches you've heard a thousand times — and asked if they actually help players.
Some Examples of Coachisms
- "Defense wins championships" data says it's actually offense. Debunked.
- "Give 110%" that's impossible. We like Dick DeVenzio's number better: give 87%. Leaves room to grow instead of hitting a ceiling.
- "Get a stop" / "hands up" — too vague, and hands-up isn't even good positioning off the ball. Swap for specific, sticky cues: touch leather, hunt the pass, get in a stance.
From my own experience, one of my pro coaches would get so frustrated with us and his english wasn't very good so he would just yell, "DO BETTER."
🎧 Full episode linked below.
👇 What's a coaching phrase you say all the time that might need a rethink?
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🎙️ The Hours: Ep. 129 " Coaching Cliches we need to leave behind in 2026"
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