From the Editor's Desk

USWNT Coach Emma Hayes Said She Wants Her Team to ‘Suffer.’ It’s Just Part Of Her Brilliant Plan to Win an Olympic Gold Medal

You don't usually think of a good coach as someone who intentionally tries to make their team suffer. More importantly, you don't think of a good coach as someone who actually wants their team to suffer. 

Sure, there are plenty of stories of very tough coaches, many of whom were incredibly successful, but that's different from wanting them to suffer. The best coaches are demanding, and expect perfection from their teams, but generally aren't out to hurt the people they lead. That type of leadership isn't usually the kind of thing that makes a team feel great about their coach. 


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