Watch as Coach Kelvin Sampson explains that the #1 goal for any young coach is to get his players to play hard. Do not be afraid of confrontation as sometimes players will test you as a coach, which usually can be resolved. The program is always more important than the individual and, as the caretaker of the program, you must set the standards and expectations and hold the players accountable.
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