Coach Krzyzewski's Leadership Style Analysis

Coach Knight and Coach Krzyzewski had some leadership traits that were alike. The trait that stood out with both of these coaches was drive. They both had the drive to win and to motivate those under them to win. Drive is a constellation of traits and motives reflecting in a high effort level (Malos, 2011). They also had a desire to lead. Not just to lead but to make a difference in those they lead. Both Coach Knight and Coach Krzyzewski proved that the players they coached meant something to them. The two coaches also showed they had knowledge of what they were doing. Coach Knight taught classes on methods of coaching. Coach Knight was a leader who relied on fear from his players. He made sure the players knew that if they did not perform to his standard they would be placed on the bench. If a blue-chip recruit or player in his starting lineup performed poorly, that person quickly found himself sitting on the bench or demoted to the second team (Snook, Perlow and Delacey, 2005). Coach Krzyzewski on the other hand
They both had winning teams. Their leadership traits were very effective in leading their teams to several winning seasons. Each of them had player who went on to play in the NBA. They both had the respect of their players. Their drive for coaching and winning was a big success. Their knowledge of the game and how to coach it lead to them not only win games but to be honored as great coaches. Although they lead in different ways they both had a desire to lead. The desire to coach and the drive has had a positive and a negative effect on Coach Knight. Some felt his desire for the perfect basketball game lead him to misuse or abuse some of his players. He was eventually fired because of this. Coach Krzyzewski on the other hand was offered a $40 million contract to coach the Lakers. He later refused but it was his ability to lead that allowed the deal to come to