Quote ="carl_spackler"This is where I disagree, personally.
That would mean that all Horne has to do is remain average all year and he's guaranteed a place. Sends out the wrong message IMO - 'so long as you don't stink, that's ok'.'"
Who says slipping up is playing poorly. If there is competition slipping up could be putting an average performance in. G Horne is playing well, slipping up may mean putting in an average performance.
Quote ="Kosh"Congratulations - you have found the Middle Way in RL coaching. Prepare to spend the foreseeable future making up the numbers in the middle of the table.'"
See my reply above. Ive never said i would be happy with mediocrity. You too have presumed that slipping up means playing poorly.