Adult vs. Student coaches

[GaryVoshol]

We have an adult coach, but our primary strategist is our student driver.

There are some adult coaches who are very dynamic, to the point of sometimes being overbearing and bossy. This can have an effect on not only a student strategist, but also on other adult coaches. If the problem is a bossy alliance partner, it really doesn't matter who they are bossing around.

When encountering such a personality type, you must respond in a polite but firm manner. Listen to what they say, evaluate, and make suggestions. "I like this, but what if ..." A coach who doesn't listen to others on the alliance isn't working in partnership, but dictatorship. Some will never change; others will change if handled gently.