The negative comments by Sides are unacceptable. Sides has only been a head coach two years and she needs to give Caitlin time to be ready, given Caitlin is a rookie, instead of putting her out there and then talking about her negatively! The entire team looked like they were completely unorganized. Showing anger following preseason or in season games is unprofessional and disappointing. Sides needs to get her own act together.
Hi, I totally "agree" with your comment ! ! * There are some things you say to the ( Press Media ), and some things are said one-on-one with the Basketball Player in Private... * Big mouths..., do not make it in Sports and that includes Coaching... Sad..., but true. "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
The coach actually seemed angry. I do not understand that part or even the reporter with the negative question towards Caitlin. The reporter's question was weird as well.
@@jonpark6650what you said makes no sense. If she’s getting shut down on her 3 shot she’s hurting team if she can’t score any other way. This isn’t college.
Yeah, like telling a grand slam home run hitter to start trying to just get on base with singles, doubles and a bunt or two instead of knocking the ball out of the stadium all of the time or telling Mike Tyson that he needs to reinvent his style of boxing.
Caitlin is all time NCAA scorer, this coach lost almost 30 games last year and she want to change the style of play of this phenomenal, generational talent and drive Caitlin’s hype train right off the rails, go away.
What works in college doesn't always work at the professional level. Look how many college QBs can't make it in the pros just by 'winging it' with physical talent.
I know very little about basketball, but I KNOW that a coach should never say negative things about players to the media - especially Caitlin Clark - just given the controversy around her already. It isn't like the coach has a great deal of head coaching experience either. She kind of sounded a bit like Diana T.
If a coach has that much to say , public or private? The player better be listening because it's a noticeable trait to her game that won't be effective in this league. Also, constructive criticism are part of coaching. Clark isnt the perfect player. She can be coached to play better. If she can't? She won't be playing in that league. She is a star in Iowa but she ain't bigger then the league.
It's called coaching. She told the truth a real fan would appreciate her being so her game can reach the next level. Caitlin has to get a grip of the game as a whole before she can take circus shots like that, it's a team sport you have good teammates you have to use them. As the coach said the ball will come back to her for an easier higher percentage shot.
@@patrickthompson8511 well said clearly people don't understand they are doing more harm than good by making her a target with all of this bias. They are disrespecting the other players like they are not professionals. They will run her off the three-point line like Raven Johnson did, Caitlin has to develop an inside game also not to mention defense. I think she will be good but it remains to be seen.
Since she's speaking publicly, addressing the media no less, she should have said things differently. In public, might have been better to praise your player, and hint that there are several things that we are working on to improve.
I don't know if she is trying to keep CC humble in midst of her increasing fame. But real coaches do not have a need to air the team's dirty laundry...and they certainly do not point out a player's flaws for all to hear. not sure if she deserves to be fired for this; but it is suddenly clear why the Fever was 13-27 last season.
These days white folks get b@tthurt anytime criticism comes their way, or against their OPINION! The Fever already banned a reporter for giving her the finger, oh, wait, it was the heart sign that sooo many people use but now seems to have been co=opted by CC because she ONLY does it to family members? Seriously? Now a coach coaches and she needs to go for even questioning one of HER players approach! Kiss the ring people. She ain't the "hick from French Lick", but she is white, from a family of privilage, who didn't have to go to work at 15, but got to play in her carport endlessly.
This is how all coaches talk when it comes to their players. Are some of you new to sports? Lol. The coach is simply explaining how the team will help Caitlyn adjust better and fix any habits. That’s all. Some of you definitely do not need to watch sports media press conferences if you are very sensitive about your favorite player. I’ve been watching the NBA for years and the coaches are even more tough on their players in press conferences. They call them out for being selfish … not passing the ball enough, laziness and everything. It’s their job. It’s all apart of sports. CC is your fav player I know but you have to learn how to accept criticism in sports and stop being sensitive about your favorite players. CC has no problem with her coach. She knows that her coach is only doing her job.
@@jakst.8065 That is BS. Coaches speak of generally underperforming, not meeting expectations to the press. I've been watching every major sport for over 40 years. In that time, I can only think of a handful of times a coach has singled out a player by name during a press conference, even when asked...because it is stupid to do so. Smart coaches leave it for practice and the locker room. Also, the video is here for all to see. So spare us the gaslight. She was not merely mentioning how to help CC's game. She went into specific flaws in her mechanics; things her opponents would normally require many hours of video study to discover. It's not about being oversensitive. She wasn't talking about me. It's about using your brains. There was not a single thing to be gained from what this coach did.
What the coach did here is utterly unprofessional. As a coach, she should give her new players time to adjust no matter who, and she should coach her new players in ball practice, instead of doing this shit.
The coach violated protocol by her public comments about Caitlin. Those comments should have remained private and any issues should have been worked out, with the team, during practice sessions and not announced to the entire world. That is severe violation of trust.
This is hilarious. Sorry. Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
Please keep the coach. Show all these CC fans who's the boss. This is not College anymore you're in the big league now put on your big draws literally 😂😂😂
What is That Coach Talking about 0.5 Your Team has to be Ready for that kind of Speed they are not Track Stars ⭐️S when you have 2 minutes in the Game is the only time they need 0.5 Seconds otherwise you are Burning 🔥 your Team Out Before The Second Quarter
College one thing prof different all players have to adjust to a team not changing her game but got to get used to new team might had or should spoke to her one on one firing 😂
The coach broke the trust between player and coach and team. She should be fired. You never air any dislikes about a player to the public. I’ve never seen a coach do that. And then on top of that, she criticized the Iowa coach saying that she was taught wrong. I mean, that’s just dirty pool. Glory To GOD!
I would say the coach could repair this but I am not sure she wants to in which case, she should look for other employment. In the WNBA, there are plenty that agree with her as Caitlin is not very popular to players because of her sexuality and color.
@@kdavis002 When you break the ALL-TIME OFFENSIVE RECORD FOR MOST POINTS SCORED EVER IN HISTORY, you are usually given a pass on not being the best defensive player in the history of the game. ANY COACH would tell you that DUH
@@RalphKetchummagic and bird played in the system tho. Clark ain't magic or bird. On this level? If she isn't gonna shoot when she gets the pass the coach doesn't want her dribbling around. She wants her to pass or shoot. It's very simple but very necessary. Maybe Clark only knows how to play 1 way? Maybe playing with so much talent will be hard for her since she use to being on the ball? Idk. But I do know that coach is explsing the system. And if she can't run the system she won't be playing much because there are no 'i's" in team.
@@patrickthompson8511Clark is the all time leading NCAA scorer. That’s not including all of her other accolades and accomplishments. She’s considered one of the GOATs to ever play in college for a reason and the Fever knew exactly what they were getting when they drafted her. To say she won’t play much if she can’t run the “system” is a ridiculous statement especially since Clark is expected to bring in an extra $100 Million dollars plus to the upcoming WNBA season. Look at the current Fever ticket and Clark merch sales….nearly SOLD OUT! Haha
@@RalphKetchum you do realize that there’s a difference between the NBA and the WNBA, correct? They don’t have enough time to build a team around Caitlin. The players are also faster and stronger than in college.
Not when you missed 75% of them. Everyone has to under she’s new blood and has to learn to flow and update her game for the better. CC has a lot of weaknesses that has been exposed the last 2 games she’s play I college it has to change or she will not be playing in the WNBA next season.
It’s more than just shooting. It used to be the Caitlin show, but she is playing with professionals now. She can still shoot the three pointers. Personally I think she needs to work on her turnovers.
It's baffling, to say the least. Why would anyone want to stifle the brilliance of a player like Caitlin Clark by forcing her into a cookie-cutter mold? Christie Sides, with her 24 years of coaching experience, should understand better than anyone the value of nurturing and embracing individual talent. Yet, her insistence on coaching Clark in a manner that dampens her unique style is not just counterproductive, but downright harmful to the growth and innovation of the game. The WNBA, like any professional sports league, thrives on diversity and individuality. It's what sets it apart and makes it so compelling to watch. Caitlin Clark represents the future of basketball, a beacon of hope for aspiring players everywhere who dare to dream differently. To confine her within the confines of a traditional playing style is to deny her-and the sport as a whole-the opportunity to evolve and reach new heights. Furthermore, publicly singling out a young player for criticism serves no constructive purpose. Coaching is a delicate balance of support, guidance, and constructive feedback, all aimed at helping players reach their full potential. Criticizing Clark in the public sphere only serves to undermine her confidence and detract from her development as a player. Instead, any critiques or adjustments should be made within the confines of a personal coaching setting, where they can be delivered with care and consideration for her growth as both an athlete and a person. In the end, it's time for a paradigm shift in the way they approach coaching in the WNBA. They need coaches who are willing to embrace innovation, celebrate individuality, and empower players to express themselves fully on the court. Caitlin Clark represents the vanguard of this new era-a player whose unique style has the power to revolutionize the game. Let's not hold her back, but rather, let's celebrate and support her as she blazes a trail for generations of players to come.
Its tough for a mediocre coach to coach high profile players. Some players just need to be left alone. Sides in the end could hurt Caitlin more than help. Remember players fill the stands not the coach.
@@rts2465 You want to knock her off? Many have tried and failed
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News alert - C.C. has not won anything as yet. Yes, yes she shoots a lot of threes but her team LOST two important games during her college career. Furthermore she was SHUT down by a smaller point guard Raven Johnson during the second half of the championship game of 2024. As a coach, Christies Sides is definitely correct in her critic of the entire game and C.C.'s flaws and/or lack of distributing and failure of not getting others players involved.. The Indiana Fever has a very good and dominant post player, as in A. Boston. Distributing of the ball becomes highly important as other players are more involved, making your team difficult to beat. Simply put, the game of BASKETBALL is NOT A one man game, as testament to the outcome of between South Carolina vs Iowa and the previous lost Championship lost against LSU in 2023. Furthermore, one's job as a point guard, is to get others players involved, making one's team more difficult to beat.. If coach Christie Sides were to simply say nothing and do not try to teach C.C. then she would have failed, especially if the team continues to lose. I could only imagine, those same fans will continue to point fingers.
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
Again, this "Great Rookie player has not done anything. She lost two important games during her college years...shall we continue. C.C. has to learn and be coachable. Most of your new fans and those many new fans watch the game because of C.C., I must imagine do not know anything about women basketball but many are so infatuated with C.C. that many of you fail to see her flaws. Remember, C.C. is just a rookie and needs to learn a lot. Of course, the truth is a big pill to follow.
The problem with WNBA has nothing to do with winning and losing. They crown a champion every year that no one cares about. It's unconsumable product for most. CC changes all that. Her "game" makes the league compelling just like Magic and Bird did in the 80s.
Pro sports or not… a good boss NEVER criticizes their employees in public, only praises them. If any criticism is needed it absolutely should be done behind closed doors! Very unprofessional! The GM needs to have a talk with Sides and tell her she is replaceable, CC is not.
Clark is great but even if she wasn’t coach should keep comments out of the press. Clark hasn’t had any break between college and the pros. There has never been anything like what Clark has had to deal with, the pro game, contracts, press and criticism. That’s not to mention turning the world of basketball on its head. Coach needs to understand public comments on Clark are counter productive.
All the woman college players have to deal with that tho. And, she ain't the first great player that transitioned from college to pro. Nobody is perfect, and wnba basketball might be the 2nd hardest pro league in American sports. Every year players who dominate college get cut in training camp. Every year. It's 2 different games although they are the same sport. All the women in the WNBA can score points at Iowa but not everybody can play, in the WNBA.
After Christian Laetner entered the NBA his coach, Sidney Lowe called coach “K” and complained about Laetner being uncoachable and having a bad attitude… coach K’s response was something like “….Christian is like a raging fire within your home, if you use it properly it will provide heat for everyone, if not, it’ll burn the house down” (paraphrase) Maybe this is why coach K is in the Hall of Fame and Sid is an assistant for the Cavs
Coach don't realize that Clark is her paycheck and what has been working for Clark has made her the best even though she has off shots sometimes can't it them all
Great point. Best women ball players are in the WNBA but the coaches considering the economics of the league can not be paid anywhere near the top college coaches. Lisa Bluder - Iowa coach - earned about $1.4mn this past season.
Caitlin shot close to 40 %from 3 pt deep range in her career. These idiots never watched her career that are saying she shouldn’t shoot. Greatest shooter EVER. And she is the 2nd all time in ASSISTS in HISTORY . Haters Are just going to hate . Stupid 3800 plus points 1000 plus Assists 950 plus Rebounds No player EVER has done this in HISTORY!!! Triple Threat!!!
BS, she is driven by ego, she is a great shooter but routinely takes bad shots when she can get much better. Why take a 30 footer when you can get a 22 footer? That defies common sense.
This is how all coaches talk when it comes to their players. Are some of you new to sports? Lol. The coach is simply explaining how the team will help Caitlyn adjust better and fix any habits. That’s all. Some of you definitely do not need to watch sports media press conferences if you are very sensitive about your favorite player. I’ve been watching the NBA for years and the coaches are even more tough on their players in press conferences. They call them out for being selfish … not passing the ball enough, laziness and everything. It’s their job. It’s all apart of sports. CC is your fav player I know but you have to learn how to accept criticism in sports and stop being sensitive about your favorite players. CC has no problem with her coach. She knows that her coach is only doing her job.
I'm trying to feel for coach Sides. Many of you want her to be "laissez faire" I guess would be the right term, but if she does that and acts distant and quiet, well then she'd be blamed for the team's failings or any morale problems. Maybe she's just in an unenviable spot.
@@brianwilliams8635 or she could just coach like she always has without naming off everything she thinks the rookie does bad. I never see coaches publicly call out their rookies let alone the number 1 pick infront of the whole world. It’s like she was complaining about her.
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
Hey , I Have To Say What The Said In The Interview Should Have Been Kept In House Between Coach & Player Not The Media!!!!!! What Coach Should Have Said She Missed Some Shots That We Will Work On Getting Her Some Batter Looks
Sure she does but she can’t. As a coach she has to do more explaining than this and be more specific to the sports media. This is how all coaches talk when it comes to their players. Are some of you new to sports? Lol. The coach is simply explaining how the team will help Caitlyn adjust better and fix any habits. That’s all. Some of you definitely do not need to watch sports media press conferences if you are very sensitive about your favorite player. I’ve been watching the NBA for years and the coaches are even more tough on their players in press conferences. They call them out for being selfish … not passing the ball enough, laziness and everything. It’s their job. It’s all apart of sports. CC is your fav player I know but you have to learn how to accept criticism in sports and stop being sensitive about your favorite players. CC has no problem with her coach. She knows that her coach is only doing her job.
@@jakst.8065 Sorry I’m Not Being Sensitive I’m Being You Don’t Throw Your Players Under The Bus Like She Been Doing!!!!!! You Say That Yes There Are Things We are Working With Caitlin To Improve her Game And Leave It At That But What She Said Was Like It Her Fault If We Lose Game cause She Not Listening To Me !!!!!!!!!!
Here’s the problem. All sports are a buisiness. Businesss are ran to make money. Consumers are how they make money. No consumers no money. Very simple. CC puts butts in the seats. Why? Because she’s exciting shooting those deep 3s. That’s what people want to see not long 2s. The wnba has the be the stupidest league I’ve ever seen. It’s not about being smart. It’s all jealousy and ego driven
I mean why would u draft clark if u did t draft her to be the player that she is? Dosnt that defeat the purpose? Shes a playmaking 3 point shooter thats what shes known for thats her talent feel like drafting clark wasnt what this coach wanted and thats unfortunate because now they have to put up with eachother
One of the first press conferences with the coach and general manager, the coach was asked about the logo 3 shots, and she said that better shot selection would have to be looked at too. BUT, the general manager quickly added that the fans love Clark's logo 3's. The GM knows who the golden goose is as far as putting fans in the seats, and more importantly, $$$$$$ in their pockets!!!!
Stuff Coach said is private and wrong. Trying to make these changes in 4 weeks is stupid couching. These are of season changes. She put it out there so ya fire her if this is what she's doing to Catlin. The worst thing for CC right now is bad couching.
Hey coach stop bad mouthing the cash cow of the Whole WMBA !!! If you want to give pointers to the leagues most viewed player do it in practice !!! Be a professional about critics !!! Plus that's what going to keep your job and the rest of these fine players in the money!! Letting Catlin be Catlin !!!
@jakst.8065 new to sports 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 all good but you never criticize or point out faults of any of your players in public! Sides has to be more professional ESPECIALLY To the player who putting the buts in the seats ..if she wants her job !! Hey Lisa Bluder is available now 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Go Catlin
Christie Sides needs to be fired she has a great 3 point shooter who she wants to make a long 2 point shooter. She has a potential superstar and she she want's to turn her into a mediocre player maybe she should concentrate more on why her players can't even catch a pass from Catlin Clark.
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
what can a coach say without being called out for not being transparent. but yes with every single word ending up on the internet, she should keep it to, “she’s great, next question!”
Its because of your coaching if your team will not win. Ms Sides, you shouldbe fired for trying to put the blame on your player. You have a lousy win:lose statistic thats why your team had a poor performance the past year.
there is something about the coach of Indiana Fever that I feel off when she is talking about Clark. I can't tell right now but let's see when the new season starts.
Coach needs to mature a bit. There are some things you don’t say to the media and address “in house” To say it hasn’t been addressed previously is incorrect, it’s just that Bluder knew to keep it behind closed doors. The only comment I ever heard Bluder make on this subject was “ yes, there are a lot of plays we draw up for CC and they are a lot we don’t “ (paraphrase)… that’s what a seasoned coach says.
Agree I call it like you see it Sides record speak for herself she's unprofessional as supposedly a HC to say negativity to media outloud who is she to say such thing you don't get a caliber/generational player such CC they the front office really need to seriously look into this matter if you want to keep your Indiana Fans... if Sides didn't notice it's because of CC that all this is happening with WNBA let her be Caitlin Clark to learn to work around that talent as many great coaches in the NBA when they had a talented player. The Sides will not allow CC reach her potential and hold her down.
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
Being a coach means have be supportive, make suggestions, do it personally not public, also ask player what she might be doing. wrong. Any kind critical comments have to private. One on one is what a coach has to do. As far as Catlin, as pro player she has to be open to adapt and advice. Defensives have studied and planned how to lower Catlin's input. The coach needs keep her mouth shut with any kind comments on what you are going to do. You just gave the other teams valuable information.
So many male coaches make comments about their male players regarding things they're working on to improve their game and no one loses their minds over it. This definitely reflects more on the fragility of fans than on the coach or Clark.
The only reason Sides got Clark in the first place is because the Indiana Fever were the WORST team in the WNBA. Clark is way more talented than Sides. The coach is acting like a jealous school girl. Grow up coach. You have been given a gift in Clark. Don't destroy that, or you will be looking for a new job!
iI don't think the coach should be fired for doing her job . She should not have made those comments in public , and maybe she learned a lesson in that aspect , but her job is to mold players into what she needs them to be for the sake of the team. Her observations and critiques should be kept between her and the team though , not discussed with the media .
They would have no fans without Clark. Anyone with a brain knows this. If Clark decides this ain’t worth it and leaves the wnba us screwed. I’m sorry but angel Reese is not gonna hold up the wnba.
@@mikemiller4726 If CC can't take direction from her coach she probably should leave , but I doubt that she isthat thin skinned nor does she seem like the Prima Donna type who thinks she is above being coached .
Great idea... recruit arguably the best woman college shooting basketball player ever and turn her into just another WNBA also ran roster filler. If they got it build around it.
There's absolutely nothing in Sides' coaching or playing resume that makes me believe she is more basketball savvy than the best colligate, women's player of all time. Sides seems to want to plug a square peg into a round hole, but the fans are not interested in the status quo of that style of WNBA play. I had to laugh at the notion that Sides doesn't like Clark's shot selection, I wonder what she would say about Steph Curry? Sides also complained about Clark's conditioning because she got winded. Forget the fact she (Clark) just finished an entire season of college ball while the rest of the Fever were enjoying their offseason. So far, I haven't seen or heard anything from Sides that would make me think she has a clue how to use a player of Clark's caliber. If Sides wants to help her team and please the fans, she needs to build her offence around Clark's skills. Sides needs to adapt to Clark's game, if she wants to win and keep fans happy.
I think people should give this lady a chance. However I don't like what I'm hearing. Sandy from the New York Liberty doesn't agree with everything Sabrina does but she knows their are Sabrina haters so she is careful. This lady might not realize but she is giving Caitlin haters something to talk about.
So how many WNBA championship teams has this coach produced? So maybe someone should publicly criticize the coaches performance as well. You dont fix what aint broken!!!!
That's true because NBA coach they treat their Rookie player good and especially have talent. Fire this coach. From the Philippines 🇵🇭 Support WNBA Rookie 🏀🏀🏀
she should be fired because she has a michael jordan like female talent who can turn around a struggling league, and has already made an impact, Someone with caitlyn's talent, you just gotta design plays around her and let her cook. similar to what prime is doing with sheduer. with sheduer's talent, you gotta let the guy do his thing and put the right players around him to get off.
She has come and literally sold out every fever game. Not even the back to back champs do that. CC has the power to say I want this coach gone or I’ll sit in the bench if she wanted. Now I don’t think she will cause I don’t think that’s who she is but she def already has that kind of pull I believe
Did she say anything that isn’t true? She is trying to help Caitlyn get better. Maybe she didn’t need to do it publicly, but Caitlyn is able to handle it. Don’t rush to judgement.
1) Sides shouldn’t have conveyed so much about how she’s coaching Clark 2) Sides has to realize that Clark is why the Fever has such a large new fan base 3) Sides needs to be careful to let Clark do what she knows how to do. Logo 3’s/Deep 3’s is exciting for fans, puts points on the board, and are fuel to Clarke’s overall game 4) Clark fans need to cut Sides some slack.
We, the fans, want to see the long shots, why do you think she has this great fan following, just like Steph Curry. There are 3 defenders on her and she needs screens. Let’s get her OPEN so we can see the long 3’s she is capable of making, that’s what fans pay for, the excitement of a woman Steph Curry.
Lifelong Iowa fan here. What’s wrong with a coach trying to coach her best player? There’s a difference between criticism and coaching. People are way too sensitive these days.
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The negative comments by Sides are unacceptable. Sides has only been a head coach two years and she needs to give Caitlin time to be ready, given Caitlin is a rookie, instead of putting her out there and then talking about her negatively! The entire team looked like they were completely unorganized. Showing anger following preseason or in season games is unprofessional and disappointing. Sides needs to get her own act together.
Coach you need to learn those type of words are for the player not the media
Hi, I totally "agree" with your comment ! ! * There are some things you say to the ( Press Media ), and some things are said one-on-one with the Basketball Player in Private... * Big mouths..., do not make it in Sports and that includes Coaching... Sad..., but true. "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
You need to listen again. She’s talking about when CC “gets off the ball”. Separate issue. All these ppl new to basketball shouldn’t be analyzing it.
So when asked a question, she should lie? What if she has some integrity, she should suppress it?
@@StarvingMyselfToLIFEyes. Sometimes integrity is exactly that.
@@StarvingMyselfToLIFE Better to just say that Caitlin has some things to learn, and not be specific about what those are.
If she didn't want a 3 point shooter? Wrong draft pick if you were looking for an inside shooter? Wrong choice.
There's an easy fix you know.
The coach actually seemed angry.
I do not understand that part or
even the reporter with the negative
question towards Caitlin.
The reporter's question was weird as well.
She needs to be able to do both. WNBA is different than college. They are going to play defense on her very heavy and she is unable to handle it!
@@denisebailey3226
The coach did not chastise her for her defense, the coach chastised her for offense. What you said makes no sense.
Try again
@@jonpark6650what you said makes no sense. If she’s getting shut down on her 3 shot she’s hurting team if she can’t score any other way. This isn’t college.
why take a long two when her deep 3's work?
She was 2/14 I don’t think so. She was a non factor. 2 win games drive and or give the ball to the post either way pts on the board.
Yeah, like telling a grand slam home run hitter to start trying to just get on base with singles, doubles and a bunt or two instead of knocking the ball out of the stadium all of the time or telling Mike Tyson that he needs to reinvent his style of boxing.
this coach has gone on record twice saying annaletics isnt working/is not good... she think 2 point is good and better over 38% 3 pointer from deep
Caitlin is all time NCAA scorer, this coach lost almost 30 games last year and she want to change the style of play of this phenomenal, generational talent and drive Caitlin’s hype train right off the rails, go away.
the coach got the best player in the draft by being one of the worst coaches in the league. I think that tells you about all you need to know.
Don’t forget never won a championship 😂😂
@@user-gz5qd3li1u Curry didn’t either but he was clearly the shining star of the tournament 😁
EXACTLY.
The team got the best player by winning a lottery. What are you talking about?
YOU DON'T TRY FIXING WHAT ISN'T BROKEN !
This isn't college dude. CC can't do the same thing. These girls are stronger, faster, better defenders, etc.
What works in college doesn't always work at the professional level. Look how many college QBs can't make it in the pros just by 'winging it' with physical talent.
I know very little about basketball, but I KNOW that a coach should never say negative things about players to the media - especially Caitlin Clark - just given the controversy around her already. It isn't like the coach has a great deal of head coaching experience either. She kind of sounded a bit like Diana T.
If she's saying this publicly hate to see what she's saying privately to her. Fire her
If a coach has that much to say , public or private? The player better be listening because it's a noticeable trait to her game that won't be effective in this league. Also, constructive criticism are part of coaching. Clark isnt the perfect player. She can be coached to play better. If she can't? She won't be playing in that league. She is a star in Iowa but she ain't bigger then the league.
It's called coaching. She told the truth a real fan would appreciate her being so her game can reach the next level. Caitlin has to get a grip of the game as a whole before she can take circus shots like that, it's a team sport you have good teammates you have to use them. As the coach said the ball will come back to her for an easier higher percentage shot.
@@patrickthompson8511 well said clearly people don't understand they are doing more harm than good by making her a target with all of this bias. They are disrespecting the other players like they are not professionals. They will run her off the three-point line like Raven Johnson did, Caitlin has to develop an inside game also not to mention defense. I think she will be good but it remains to be seen.
She coach idiots 😂😂😂not a fan gurl
Long 2's are literally the worst shot in the game, Coach. Smh
You don’t know basketball if you think the mid range shot is useless bro can’t make this up I beat you ain’t never touched a basketball
She will get fired!
Not if you are making 60%.
Ÿou must resign coach
@@frvshprinc3170 A long two is not a midrange.
Try to take the spotlight and threw CC under the bus is crazy 😂😂😂😂😂
Well I guess it's true then,
Women destroys women
thats real CATTY meow
Since she's speaking publicly, addressing the media no less, she should have said things differently. In public, might have been better to praise your player, and hint that there are several things that we are working on to improve.
I don't know if she is trying to keep CC humble in midst of her increasing fame.
But real coaches do not have a need to air the team's dirty laundry...and they certainly do not point out a player's flaws for all to hear.
not sure if she deserves to be fired for this; but it is suddenly clear why the Fever was 13-27 last season.
These days white folks get b@tthurt anytime criticism comes their way, or against their OPINION! The Fever already banned a reporter for giving her the finger, oh, wait, it was the heart sign that sooo many people use but now seems to have been co=opted by CC because she ONLY does it to family members? Seriously? Now a coach coaches and she needs to go for even questioning one of HER players approach! Kiss the ring people. She ain't the "hick from French Lick", but she is white, from a family of privilage, who didn't have to go to work at 15, but got to play in her carport endlessly.
My guess the coach is a brain dead liberal.
This is how all coaches talk when it comes to their players. Are some of you new to sports? Lol. The coach is simply explaining how the team will help Caitlyn adjust better and fix any habits. That’s all. Some of you definitely do not need to watch sports media press conferences if you are very sensitive about your favorite player. I’ve been watching the NBA for years and the coaches are even more tough on their players in press conferences. They call them out for being selfish … not passing the ball enough, laziness and everything. It’s their job. It’s all apart of sports. CC is your fav player I know but you have to learn how to accept criticism in sports and stop being sensitive about your favorite players. CC has no problem with her coach. She knows that her coach is only doing her job.
@@jakst.8065 That is BS. Coaches speak of generally underperforming, not meeting expectations to the press. I've been watching every major sport for over 40 years. In that time, I can only think of a handful of times a coach has singled out a player by name during a press conference, even when asked...because it is stupid to do so. Smart coaches leave it for practice and the locker room.
Also, the video is here for all to see. So spare us the gaslight.
She was not merely mentioning how to help CC's game. She went into specific flaws in her mechanics; things her opponents would normally require many hours of video study to discover.
It's not about being oversensitive. She wasn't talking about me.
It's about using your brains.
There was not a single thing to be gained from what this coach did.
What the coach did here is utterly unprofessional. As a coach, she should give her new players time to adjust no matter who, and she should coach her new players in ball practice, instead of doing this shit.
The coach violated protocol by her public comments about Caitlin. Those comments should have remained private and any issues should have been worked out, with the team, during practice sessions and not announced to the entire world. That is severe violation of trust.
This is hilarious. Sorry. Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
Please keep the coach. Show all these CC fans who's the boss. This is not College anymore you're in the big league now put on your big draws literally 😂😂😂
.5 seconds. Christie can’t think that fast. Open mouth, insert foot.
What is That Coach Talking about 0.5 Your Team has to be Ready for that kind of Speed they are not Track Stars ⭐️S when you have 2 minutes in the Game is the only time they need 0.5 Seconds otherwise you are Burning 🔥 your Team Out Before The Second Quarter
About to lose fans trying to change CC. Play to her strengths instead of trying to change her.
Say bye bye charter flights, Say Hello to season ticket refunds.
College one thing prof different all players have to adjust to a team not changing her game but got to get used to new team might had or should spoke to her one on one firing 😂
How about she catch up to CC!
TOTALLY agree
The game has changed. Nobody in the NBA shoots long 2s.
The coach broke the trust between player and coach and team. She should be fired. You never air any dislikes about a player to the public. I’ve never seen a coach do that. And then on top of that, she criticized the Iowa coach saying that she was taught wrong. I mean, that’s just dirty pool. Glory To GOD!
I would say the coach could repair this but I am not sure she wants to in which case, she should look for other employment. In the WNBA, there are plenty that agree with her as Caitlin is not very popular to players because of her sexuality and color.
You clearly don’t watch enough sports. Even her Iowa coach talked about her not playing defense.
@@kdavis002
When you break the ALL-TIME OFFENSIVE RECORD FOR MOST POINTS SCORED EVER IN HISTORY, you are usually given a pass on not being the best defensive player in the history of the game.
ANY COACH would tell you that DUH
Out out n out so stupid
@@jonpark6650😂😂😂😂😂😂 are you serious or you just having fun?
I see some real jealousy peeking through.
@@RalphKetchummagic and bird played in the system tho. Clark ain't magic or bird. On this level? If she isn't gonna shoot when she gets the pass the coach doesn't want her dribbling around. She wants her to pass or shoot. It's very simple but very necessary. Maybe Clark only knows how to play 1 way? Maybe playing with so much talent will be hard for her since she use to being on the ball? Idk. But I do know that coach is explsing the system. And if she can't run the system she won't be playing much because there are no 'i's" in team.
Word 😂😂😂
@@patrickthompson8511Clark is the all time leading NCAA scorer. That’s not including all of her other accolades and accomplishments. She’s considered one of the GOATs to ever play in college for a reason and the Fever knew exactly what they were getting when they drafted her. To say she won’t play much if she can’t run the “system” is a ridiculous statement especially since Clark is expected to bring in an extra $100 Million dollars plus to the upcoming WNBA season. Look at the current Fever ticket and Clark merch sales….nearly SOLD OUT! Haha
@@RalphKetchum you do realize that there’s a difference between the NBA and the WNBA, correct? They don’t have enough time to build a team around Caitlin. The players are also faster and stronger than in college.
Have to agree with that
Sides “gave her the rule.” Queens and dictators give rules, not coaches. Coaches instruct and teach. Come on.
Exactly, isn't that why they are called coaches 🤔
Shooters shoot why she trying to change her game she only scored the most points in history come on now
Not when you missed 75% of them. Everyone has to under she’s new blood and has to learn to flow and update her game for the better. CC has a lot of weaknesses that has been exposed the last 2 games she’s play I college it has to change or she will not be playing in the WNBA next season.
So the team can win , pointdexter
It’s more than just shooting. It used to be the Caitlin show, but she is playing with professionals now. She can still shoot the three pointers. Personally I think she needs to work on her turnovers.
It's baffling, to say the least. Why would anyone want to stifle the brilliance of a player like Caitlin Clark by forcing her into a cookie-cutter mold? Christie Sides, with her 24 years of coaching experience, should understand better than anyone the value of nurturing and embracing individual talent. Yet, her insistence on coaching Clark in a manner that dampens her unique style is not just counterproductive, but downright harmful to the growth and innovation of the game.
The WNBA, like any professional sports league, thrives on diversity and individuality. It's what sets it apart and makes it so compelling to watch. Caitlin Clark represents the future of basketball, a beacon of hope for aspiring players everywhere who dare to dream differently. To confine her within the confines of a traditional playing style is to deny her-and the sport as a whole-the opportunity to evolve and reach new heights.
Furthermore, publicly singling out a young player for criticism serves no constructive purpose. Coaching is a delicate balance of support, guidance, and constructive feedback, all aimed at helping players reach their full potential. Criticizing Clark in the public sphere only serves to undermine her confidence and detract from her development as a player. Instead, any critiques or adjustments should be made within the confines of a personal coaching setting, where they can be delivered with care and consideration for her growth as both an athlete and a person.
In the end, it's time for a paradigm shift in the way they approach coaching in the WNBA. They need coaches who are willing to embrace innovation, celebrate individuality, and empower players to express themselves fully on the court. Caitlin Clark represents the vanguard of this new era-a player whose unique style has the power to revolutionize the game. Let's not hold her back, but rather, let's celebrate and support her as she blazes a trail for generations of players to come.
Its tough for a mediocre coach to coach high profile players. Some players just need to be left alone. Sides in the end could hurt Caitlin more than help. Remember players fill the stands not the coach.
Totally agree!
This failed coach is trying to change the greatest shooter on the planet get rid of this coach ASAP
Stop putting that man on a pedestal
And you’re an idjit if you believe the nonsense in this video. lol
@@rts2465 You want to knock her off? Many have tried and failed
News alert - C.C. has not won anything as yet. Yes, yes she shoots a lot of threes but her team LOST two important games during her college career. Furthermore she was SHUT down by a smaller point guard Raven Johnson during the second half of the championship game of 2024. As a coach, Christies Sides is definitely correct in her critic of the entire game and C.C.'s flaws and/or lack of distributing and failure of not getting others players involved.. The Indiana Fever has a very good and dominant post player, as in A. Boston. Distributing of the ball becomes highly important as other players are more involved, making your team difficult to beat. Simply put, the game of BASKETBALL is NOT A one man game, as testament to the outcome of between South Carolina vs Iowa and the previous lost Championship lost against LSU in 2023. Furthermore, one's job as a point guard, is to get others players involved, making one's team more difficult to beat.. If coach Christie Sides were to simply say nothing and do not try to teach C.C. then she would have failed, especially if the team continues to lose. I could only imagine, those same fans will continue to point fingers.
Fire Her you dont try and change success
Instead of embracing and protecting Caitlin, she wants to change her?
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
@@jakst.8065 obviously you don’t get it.
Sounds like the coach has some jealousy. Let a great player do their thing don’t try to make them worse.
Pro level not college ball😊
@@sherrytrobinson1546 WNBA is pro ball? 😂
Again, this "Great Rookie player has not done anything. She lost two important games during her college years...shall we continue. C.C. has to learn and be coachable. Most of your new fans and those many new fans watch the game because of C.C., I must imagine do not know anything about women basketball but many are so infatuated with C.C. that many of you fail to see her flaws. Remember, C.C. is just a rookie and needs to learn a lot. Of course, the truth is a big pill to follow.
We will see but even Michael Jordan didn’t have a winning record with the bulls until his 5th season so yes one player doesn’t make a team.
The problem with WNBA has nothing to do with winning and losing. They crown a champion every year that no one cares about. It's unconsumable product for most. CC changes all that. Her "game" makes the league compelling just like Magic and Bird did in the 80s.
Pro sports or not… a good boss NEVER criticizes their employees in public, only praises them. If any criticism is needed it absolutely should be done behind closed doors!
Very unprofessional! The GM needs to have a talk with Sides and tell her she is replaceable, CC is not.
Agree 100%.Very unprofessional.
AGREE! Horrible comments about a new player on her team. Caitlin should be welcomed and encouraged, not berated publicly. FIRE that coach!!
Truth hurts so bad😂😂😂
@@claudiastewart223What “truth”?
She said nothing wrong. Y'all just crowned her as the Goat and she's getting exposed
She should be treated like a coach who publically tried to change Magic Johnson or Larry Bird's style.
She wants clout for herself!
Get RID of Sides!!! She doesn't know what she's talking about!!!
Clark is great but even if she wasn’t coach should keep comments out of the press. Clark hasn’t had any break between college and the pros. There has never been anything like what Clark has had to deal with, the pro game, contracts, press and criticism. That’s not to mention turning the world of basketball on its head. Coach needs to understand public comments on Clark are counter productive.
The other players hasn't had any breaks either they play overseas and played in that athletes unlimited pro league
All the woman college players have to deal with that tho. And, she ain't the first great player that transitioned from college to pro. Nobody is perfect, and wnba basketball might be the 2nd hardest pro league in American sports. Every year players who dominate college get cut in training camp. Every year. It's 2 different games although they are the same sport. All the women in the WNBA can score points at Iowa but not everybody can play, in the WNBA.
This isn’t true at all 😂
@@Chloeeezyyythis is very true. Your girl can't play 😂😂😂
Steph Curry dances with the ball to shoot deep 3s, what's the problem. This is why we like CLARK. Don't change her or we won't watch.
You’re comparing her to the greatest shooter in the history of basketball?.. 😂
She's not in the same realm as curry
She is not Steph stop it with that bruh
@@frvshprinc3170 nba players compare her game to steph, bruh.
@@frvshprinc3170 same style of play as Steph. We've just never seen a female play this way. That's why we watch.
After Christian Laetner entered the NBA his coach, Sidney Lowe called coach “K” and complained about Laetner being uncoachable and having a bad attitude… coach K’s response was something like “….Christian is like a raging fire within your home, if you use it properly it will provide heat for everyone, if not, it’ll burn the house down” (paraphrase) Maybe this is why coach K is in the Hall of Fame and Sid is an assistant for the Cavs
And Laettner was a bust. Maybe he should have listened to the coach.
@@kwamethomas1054 14 year career, an all-star, 11,000 career points and that’s a bust? Do you work for the Clippers?
Coach don't realize that Clark is her paycheck and what has been working for Clark has made her the best even though she has off shots sometimes can't it them all
Relax. She's just a 70K upgraded assistant coach. Million dollars coaches are in college.
Great point. Best women ball players are in the WNBA but the coaches considering the economics of the league can not be paid anywhere near the top college coaches. Lisa Bluder - Iowa coach - earned about $1.4mn this past season.
@@peteranderson1648 Kim LSU 3.1 mil
Caitlin shot close to 40 %from 3 pt deep range in her career. These idiots never watched her career that are saying she shouldn’t shoot. Greatest shooter EVER. And she is the 2nd all time in ASSISTS in HISTORY . Haters Are just going to hate . Stupid
3800 plus points
1000 plus Assists
950 plus Rebounds
No player EVER has done this in HISTORY!!!
Triple Threat!!!
Not what she said.....
Yes, on college level. This pro level now, she not Hall of Fame yet. Get off the lady tits 😊
Technically, if her 2 or so "off" games are removed (I presume coaching pressure and/or fatigue) she's 75 or 80%.
This coach is blurting out all her star rookie's flaws for all her opponents to hear.
I wonder why this team was 13-27 last year?
BS, she is driven by ego, she is a great shooter but routinely takes bad shots when she can get much better. Why take a 30 footer when you can get a 22 footer? That defies common sense.
She’s trying to put Caitlin Clark in her place. She could’ve kept her thoughts to herself. She should learn to read the room.
She’s not qualified to put Clark in her place. She was drafted to be herself and bring her game to the WNBA that coach needs to be fired.
Let the Head coach Go Caitlin Clark is The Gift To The WNBA
She has won nothing😂😂😂😂😂
This is how all coaches talk when it comes to their players. Are some of you new to sports? Lol. The coach is simply explaining how the team will help Caitlyn adjust better and fix any habits. That’s all. Some of you definitely do not need to watch sports media press conferences if you are very sensitive about your favorite player. I’ve been watching the NBA for years and the coaches are even more tough on their players in press conferences. They call them out for being selfish … not passing the ball enough, laziness and everything. It’s their job. It’s all apart of sports. CC is your fav player I know but you have to learn how to accept criticism in sports and stop being sensitive about your favorite players. CC has no problem with her coach. She knows that her coach is only doing her job.
Catlin Clark is a snowflake
@@JuniorHuerraa
LOL
Deflecting much!
Your comments are hilarious!
She y'all little hero true colors coming out. Don't blame the coach.
She’s trying to set up to take credit for Clark being great lol.
She cannot stand the shade.
I'm trying to feel for coach Sides. Many of you want her to be "laissez faire" I guess would be the right term, but if she does that and acts distant and quiet, well then she'd be blamed for the team's failings or any morale problems. Maybe she's just in an unenviable spot.
Exactly! She's been jealous ever since C signed that Nike contract. You could see a shift. That coach makes something like 80k a year
@@brianwilliams8635 or she could just coach like she always has without naming off everything she thinks the rookie does bad. I never see coaches publicly call out their rookies let alone the number 1 pick infront of the whole world. It’s like she was complaining about her.
Classic women working with women atmosphere. Jealousy and envy rule. 😔
This proves why the fever got the first pick lol
She's going to learn that she isn't the boss, she works for Clark at this point.
It's just like Larry Bird or LeBron James, Coach Christie sides is Caitlin's Nike contract b***"!😳😁👍
That old woman is going to make a mess of Clark!
Coach was definitely wrong for those comments. That should have been addressed in house.
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
Well said!
Hey , I Have To Say What The Said In The Interview Should Have Been Kept In House Between Coach & Player Not The Media!!!!!! What Coach Should Have Said She Missed Some Shots That We Will Work On Getting Her Some Batter Looks
Sure she does but she can’t. As a coach she has to do more explaining than this and be more specific to the sports media. This is how all coaches talk when it comes to their players. Are some of you new to sports? Lol. The coach is simply explaining how the team will help Caitlyn adjust better and fix any habits. That’s all. Some of you definitely do not need to watch sports media press conferences if you are very sensitive about your favorite player. I’ve been watching the NBA for years and the coaches are even more tough on their players in press conferences. They call them out for being selfish … not passing the ball enough, laziness and everything. It’s their job. It’s all apart of sports. CC is your fav player I know but you have to learn how to accept criticism in sports and stop being sensitive about your favorite players. CC has no problem with her coach. She knows that her coach is only doing her job.
@@jakst.8065 Sorry I’m Not Being Sensitive I’m Being You Don’t Throw Your Players Under The Bus Like She Been Doing!!!!!! You Say That Yes There Are Things We are Working With Caitlin To Improve her Game And Leave It At That But What She Said Was Like It Her Fault If We Lose Game cause She Not Listening To Me !!!!!!!!!!
Hey, I think you accidentally capitalized the first letter of every word instead of the first letter of every word in your sentences.
I don't think Caitlin is the problem, and she shouldn't be trashing Caitlin to the media either.
Here’s the problem. All sports are a buisiness. Businesss are ran to make money. Consumers are how they make money. No consumers no money. Very simple. CC puts butts in the seats. Why? Because she’s exciting shooting those deep 3s. That’s what people want to see not long 2s. The wnba has the be the stupidest league I’ve ever seen. It’s not about being smart. It’s all jealousy and ego driven
When you have a Big Dog, you have to let it off the porch and run. Let a Big Dog do what big dogs do.
Send CC to Chicago. We'll take her "bad habits" and all!
Let Caitlin be Caitlin she will be fine!!!
I mean why would u draft clark if u did t draft her to be the player that she is? Dosnt that defeat the purpose? Shes a playmaking 3 point shooter thats what shes known for thats her talent feel like drafting clark wasnt what this coach wanted and thats unfortunate because now they have to put up with eachother
You don't draft WR Justin Jefferson to be a running back.
One of the first press conferences with the coach and general manager, the coach was asked about the logo 3 shots, and she said that better shot selection would have to be looked at too. BUT, the general manager quickly added that the fans love Clark's logo 3's. The GM knows who the golden goose is as far as putting fans in the seats, and more importantly, $$$$$$ in their pockets!!!!
Stuff Coach said is private and wrong. Trying to make these changes in 4 weeks is stupid couching. These are of season changes. She put it out there so ya fire her if this is what she's doing to Catlin. The worst thing for CC right now is bad couching.
Hey coach stop bad mouthing the cash cow of the Whole WMBA !!! If you want to give pointers to the leagues most viewed player do it in practice !!! Be a professional about critics !!! Plus that's what going to keep your job and the rest of these fine players in the money!! Letting Catlin be Catlin !!!
WNBA😂 drop the M
Are you new to sports? The coach is not bad mouthing anyone. She’s explaining to the media how the team will help CC adjust better.
@jakst.8065 new to sports 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 all good but you never criticize or point out faults of any of your players in public! Sides has to be more professional ESPECIALLY To the player who putting the buts in the seats ..if she wants her job !! Hey Lisa Bluder is available now 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Go Catlin
@@uluisfernandez2298 Lisa want to enjoy her retirement
replace with Lisa...she knew how to coach CC
Christie Sides needs to be fired she has a great 3 point shooter who she wants to make a long 2 point shooter. She has a potential superstar and she she want's to turn her into a mediocre player maybe she should concentrate more on why her players can't even catch a pass from Catlin Clark.
Or finish easy layups
I'd wait until we see what happens in a couple of regular season games before jumping to any conclusions.
A real coach wouldn’t run to social media to seek advice
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
what can a coach say without being called out for not being transparent. but yes with every single word ending up on the internet, she should keep it to, “she’s great, next question!”
Its because of your coaching if your team will not win. Ms Sides, you shouldbe fired for trying to put the blame on your player. You have a lousy win:lose statistic thats why your team had a poor performance the past year.
A coach with a lottery team for 1st draft pick, should keep their mouth shut and be humble for what God has graced her with.
They don't know how to let her play cuz they haven't seen a player like her ever
there is something about the coach of Indiana Fever that I feel off when she is talking about Clark. I can't tell right now but let's see when the new season starts.
Its called development. The 3 point wont always be available. People hating a coach for developing a player.
Nothing wrong with her comments. She's just being a coach. The only thing wrong was giving away to other teams how Clark is being coached.
EXACTLY!!!! I agree. People are too damn emotional in these comments.
Agreed, people are just reaching for content at this point...
Coach needs to mature a bit. There are some things you don’t say to the media and address “in house”
To say it hasn’t been addressed previously is incorrect, it’s just that Bluder knew to keep it behind closed doors. The only comment I ever heard Bluder make on this subject was “ yes, there are a lot of plays we draw up for CC and they are a lot we don’t “ (paraphrase)… that’s what a seasoned coach says.
Everything wrong with her comments. Those are not to be aired. Coach has issues and on top of that she's wrong..
Agree I call it like you see it Sides record speak for herself she's unprofessional as supposedly a HC to say negativity to media outloud who is she to say such thing you don't get a caliber/generational player such CC they the front office really need to seriously look into this matter if you want to keep your Indiana Fans... if Sides didn't notice it's because of CC that all this is happening with WNBA let her be Caitlin Clark to learn to work around that talent as many great coaches in the NBA when they had a talented player. The Sides will not allow CC reach her potential and hold her down.
Unfortunatly the coach crossed the line.
coach sides should have addressed that privately she just gave out what they are trying to do as a team. 😂😂😂
I think Sides is a bad coach
You don't do that shit in media discuss it internally.
Are you new to sports. Lol. This is how all sports press conferences go. In the NBA, the coaches are even much more tough with their players. It’s their job.
@@jakst.8065 Nope not new and they shouldn't be doing that shit in the media...
Being a coach means have be supportive, make suggestions, do it personally not public, also ask player what she might be doing. wrong. Any kind critical comments have to private. One on one is what a coach has to do. As far as Catlin, as pro player she has to be open to adapt and advice. Defensives have studied and planned how to lower Catlin's input. The coach needs keep her mouth shut with any kind comments on what you are going to do. You just gave the other teams valuable information.
So many male coaches make comments about their male players regarding things they're working on to improve their game and no one loses their minds over it. This definitely reflects more on the fragility of fans than on the coach or Clark.
Exactly. A lot of these new fans have never watched sports or even basketball press conferences.
Praise in public. Criticize in private. U are right here!
The only reason Sides got Clark in the first place is because the Indiana Fever were the WORST team in the WNBA. Clark is way more talented than Sides. The coach is acting like a jealous school girl. Grow up coach. You have been given a gift in Clark. Don't destroy that, or you will be looking for a new job!
Fire her
iI don't think the coach should be fired for doing her job . She should not have made those comments in public , and maybe she learned a lesson in that aspect , but her job is to mold players into what she needs them to be for the sake of the team. Her observations and critiques should be kept between her and the team though , not discussed with the media .
The coach is 50-60 years old, she should know that her comments were unprofessional.
@@stevezuspann4711 Except that all of the butt hurt fans are kind of a new thing .
They would have no fans without Clark. Anyone with a brain knows this. If Clark decides this ain’t worth it and leaves the wnba us screwed. I’m sorry but angel Reese is not gonna hold up the wnba.
Coach Sides had #1 pick last year, team had a losing record. Picked #1 again this year. If Fever is under .500 in the first 10 games, she's gone!
@@mikemiller4726 If CC can't take direction from her coach she probably should leave , but I doubt that she isthat thin skinned nor does she seem like the Prima Donna type who thinks she is above being coached .
GET RID OF HER!!! YOU DONT TELL YOUR BEST PLAYER NOT TO SHOOT 3 POINTERS!!!
Great idea... recruit arguably the best woman college shooting basketball player ever and turn her into just another WNBA also ran roster filler. If they got it build around it.
There's absolutely nothing in Sides' coaching or playing resume that makes me believe she is more basketball savvy than the best colligate, women's player of all time. Sides seems to want to plug a square peg into a round hole, but the fans are not interested in the status quo of that style of WNBA play.
I had to laugh at the notion that Sides doesn't like Clark's shot selection, I wonder what she would say about Steph Curry? Sides also complained about Clark's conditioning because she got winded. Forget the fact she (Clark) just finished an entire season of college ball while the rest of the Fever were enjoying their offseason. So far, I haven't seen or heard anything from Sides that would make me think she has a clue how to use a player of Clark's caliber. If Sides wants to help her team and please the fans, she needs to build her offence around Clark's skills. Sides needs to adapt to Clark's game, if she wants to win and keep fans happy.
That was not good for her to say. Should make amends and move forward to working together.
She went all the way to the national championship and gets drafted to the worst team in the league and then says “you have team mates now.” Lmfao
I call for the Coach to be FIRED.
Agreed. The fans are right.
I think people should give this lady a chance. However I don't like what I'm hearing. Sandy from the New York Liberty doesn't agree with everything Sabrina does but she knows their are Sabrina haters so she is careful. This lady might not realize but she is giving Caitlin haters something to talk about.
She is an Agent Provocateur.
They haven't had a winning season since 2015 maybe change is needed. Use players according to there skill set, the objective is to WIN 💪🏾
change the other players get them some new hands and they cant even make layups
@@lorifortier190 FACTS
The coaches today need to support their players.
The players and coaches need to quit criticizing the player who is bringing attention to the league
So how many WNBA championship teams has this coach produced? So maybe someone should publicly criticize the coaches performance as well. You dont fix what aint broken!!!!
A long two? Honestly, that is not a good shot for someone who can hit three's like she can.
It's the coach that has the problem. A coach should lead not dictate. Until Caitlan's style becomes a problem leave her alone.
That's true because NBA coach they treat their Rookie player good and especially have talent. Fire this coach. From the Philippines 🇵🇭 Support WNBA Rookie 🏀🏀🏀
she should be fired because she has a michael jordan like female talent who can turn around a struggling league, and has already made an impact, Someone with caitlyn's talent, you just gotta design plays around her and let her cook. similar to what prime is doing with sheduer. with sheduer's talent, you gotta let the guy do his thing and put the right players around him to get off.
She has come and literally sold out every fever game. Not even the back to back champs do that. CC has the power to say I want this coach gone or I’ll sit in the bench if she wanted. Now I don’t think she will cause I don’t think that’s who she is but she def already has that kind of pull I believe
Sides needs another pack of Marlboro
Did she say anything that isn’t true? She is trying to help Caitlyn get better. Maybe she didn’t need to do it publicly, but Caitlyn is able to handle it. Don’t rush to judgement.
1) Sides shouldn’t have conveyed so much about how she’s coaching Clark 2) Sides has to realize that Clark is why the Fever has such a large new fan base 3) Sides needs to be careful to let Clark do what she knows how to do. Logo 3’s/Deep 3’s is exciting for fans, puts points on the board, and are fuel to Clarke’s overall game 4) Clark fans need to cut Sides some slack.
They should cut ties now istead of waiting.
DO NOT TALK about these things in PUBLIC - talk to the PLAYER PERSONALLY!!
That is VERY STUPID to do that!!
That's a green, nervous coach habit.
You don't single out players in the media, thats for the locker room. Besides it was a preseason game?
We, the fans, want to see the long shots, why do you think she has this great fan following, just like Steph Curry. There are 3 defenders on her and she needs screens. Let’s get her OPEN so we can see the long 3’s she is capable of making, that’s what fans pay for, the excitement of a woman Steph Curry.
teach the bigs to set better screens than it won't matter if she is dancing or not
Nothing wrong with what she said, she’s actually right, her error was saying this publicly.
Agree, all ball players have bad habits. What you don't do is put your star rookie on blast in front of her fans and the public. It's unprofessional.
The problem is, she thinks logo 3's are a bad habit
The fact she made these comments to the press is proof she isn't a professional coach. She needs to go.
Lifelong Iowa fan here.
What’s wrong with a coach trying to coach her best player?
There’s a difference between criticism and coaching.
People are way too sensitive these days.
She is standing on Shakey ground.
all christie does is critisize her teem instead of pointing out the good in public bad coaching
You knew what you were getting when you drafted her. End of story.