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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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 😂😂😂
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.
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.
@@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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
@@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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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 !!!!!!!!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!”
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!!!
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 .
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 🏀🏀🏀
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
LBJ said Steph curry without the ball is dangerous coz he's gonna be running around and the ball finds him and shoots. This is what coach Sides is trying to explain.
She’s trying to coach her to be a better ball player there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s cool that she’s a shooter but she needs an all around skill set especially with the midrange shot.
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.
