I think confrontation is healthy, because it clears the air very quickly.
There is winning and there is misery.
The media dwells mostly on negativity.
If the players don't trust the coach, it is a problem, and vice versa.
Give role players love. Praise can be most valuable when it’s merited by someone whose supporting role is often overlooked
A coach wouldn’t throw you to the wolves if he didn’t think you had some wolf in you.