Coach vs Player

It Takes A Collaborative Working Effort:

It takes a collaborative working effort on behalf of the coach as well as the player before either can begin moving forward towards a meaningful and successful coach vs player relationship. 

The player & coach must respect each other; and the coach should never exasperate the player.

I believe that before a player can get what they hope to gain from a coach, they must first respect and respond to the coaches authority, especially when asked to play a specific role.

However, I also believe that coaches bare the responsibility to help each player improve in areas of need, build confidence, be honest and look out for the players best life long interest (educationally, morally & athletically) without prejudice.