(03-23-2021, 09:57 AM)Kotasa Wrote: Fantastic article Jimi, agree with you on these points. I do think winning can have an affect on teams but should absolutely not be the end all be all of a DSFL GMs focus. I still think it's important to do what you can with your team to put them in a position to win, but again should not be the primary focus. We're here to help develop players, winning can help but what's important is the LR, culture and teachings you pass on to new players in the league. Thank you for this write up!
I do believe something I should’ve expounded on more is that winning does matter in some ways. Terrible seasons can create quiet locker rooms or bad cultures in ways that are outside of a DSFL GM’s control sometimes. It’s not easy to make the best of those situations, but we should still try to shape the way users think about winning and losing as the main prerogative of this league while that’s happening. Appreciate your response