Answer the Question!

I've coached for many years. I'd ask a player, "What position do you want to play?"

Rarely, did I get an answer.

"Well, I used to play center, but I played fullback last year, and I want to try flanker."

"So, flanker?"

"Well, maybe. I like wing too."

Since the player didn't answer the question, as a Coach, I now have a doubt as to both their commitment and their sincerity.

The analogy is a health insurance application. Either, you've seen an MD, or you haven't. Either you had knee surgery, or you didn't.

Answer the frickin' question.


Dithering on answers creates doubt in the minds of underwriters. Be declarative. Be decisive.


Answer the Question!