One of my constant reminders is, ‘End practice on a happy note.’ I want the boys to want to come out to practice; and I want them to get a certain amount of pleasure. ..lt’s a game. It should be fun. So I always try to counterbalance my criticism in practice with a bit of praise. I want my players to feel that the worst punishment I can give them is to deny them the privilege of practicing. If they do not want to practice, I do not want them there.
