My point was more that coaches were told sometimes that they should stay totally silent and only speak at the half or end of the game. I agree that coaches shouldn't be controlling the game through being vocal, but at younger ages like U10, a small amount helps remind the girls to keep an eye out for offsides, or certain other things, until they develop the maturity to be able to be conscious of it on their own.


Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; [it] is also what it takes to sit down and listen.