Mick Cronin, the head coach of UCLA men's basketball, has received criticism for his harsh treatment of players and tendency to blame them for losses. Recently, he showed a positive shift by taking responsibility for his coaching mistakes during a game against Northwestern. Despite this improvement, the author expresses skepticism about the long-term effectiveness of Cronin's style, noting that past UCLA coaching legends fostered a more supportive environment that led to multiple championships, contrasting this with current coaching methods that seem divisive rather than constructive.
The Times has published a couple of my letters criticizing UCLA coach Mick Cronin for berating his players and even the crowd for his team's mistakes and losses.
Cronin's change in tactics and self-reflection is a positive step for UCLA men's basketball. He deserves credit for that. Let's hope he sticks with it!
Sadly, the Bruins have zero chance of winning another with Cronin's screaming. When they lose, Mick will blame his players instead of looking in the mirror.
To qualify to coach either men's or women's basketball at UCLA you need one of two coaching styles: berating and yelling at your players or complaining to referees.
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