American basketball shooting coach Anthony Edward has come to the painful conclusion that his advice is bad for developing players and wishes to give up the sport. Edward has realized the negative effects aggressive tactics and a win-at-all-costs mindset have on players’ mental and emotional health after years of advocating for them.
Edward is troubled by the high rate of injuries and burnout among the players he has coached and believes it is his moral duty to give up basketball in favor of a more well-rounded and comprehensive method of instruction. His choice represents a dramatic shift in his professional trajectory as he attempts to put the long-term well-being and contentment of people he formerly tried to mentor to success first. Edward is a skilled and committed player, but his eyesight issue makes it difficult for him to evaluate players’ methods and offer insightful criticism. This information has made him reevaluate his plans for the future in the sport he loves, as he mulls over the possibility of quitting coaching in order to prioritize his health.