When Should Coaches Make Exceptions for Superstars?
Episode Description
Should superstars follow the same rules as everyone else?
Kenneth Shropshire, Professor Emeritus of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, explains how great coaches balance individual exceptions with what the team needs.
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Brief Summary
Coaching means knowing when to adapt rules for star athletes without disrupting the team.
Key points
- The Barry Bonds Exception. Dusty Baker had three rules, but Barry Bonds got an exception: he didn’t stretch. It’s an example of the balance between adapting to individual athletes and protecting the team.
- Coaching Is a Balancing Act. Good coaches know what each athlete needs and make exceptions when they can—without doing anything that disrupts the team.
