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Coach K and Coach Knight both have very different coaching styles. One shows a
softer side to coaching, while the other believes in tough love. They both have very
successful careers, illustrated by many wins in college basketball. But these different
coaching styles lead one to ask, which is the most effective?
Mike Kryzewski (aka Coach K) has been the head coach of the Duke Universitys
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basketball team since 1980. During this time he has lead his team with trust, respect, and
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helps them get where they need to be. He believes in close communication and using eye
contact to judge peoples feelings and let them see how he is feeling as well. He fosters
very close relationships with players, inviting them to family dinners and is not afraid to tell
the team he loves them. But he is not always so soft; there is another side to Coach K.
He can be tough on his players if the situation drives him to be (players not showing
respect for the program, team, or university). But he doesnt use fear as his motivator, he
knows when the situation calls for him to be tough and when not to be. His coaching style
is vastly different from his former coach, Bobby Knight.
Coach Knight was the head coach at Indiana University from 1971-2000. During this
time the team enjoyed many wins, including three NCAA championships. However, his
coaching style was very controversial and eventually led to his termination from the
university. Coach Knight believed in hard work and preparation for games. He demanded
nothing but the best from his players and pushed them to strive for excellence. He did not
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