The Painful Process of Growth: When Tough Love Hurts In professional sports, coaches often walk a fine line between pushing teams to excel and bruising egos in the process.
The latest controversy surrounding Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks' "tough love" approach has sparked debate about its merits.
Nicks' statement that his team is building something special but needs more time and improvement seems almost quaint compared to the vitriol directed at fellow coach Matthew Fagan, who was accused of being too harsh.