Should we even want perfect team chemistry?

By Ryan Maloney

Photo by Lori Poirier

"Dealing with conflict might be the hardest thing I have to do in my job. So much of our job as coaches depends on the team staying together and walking in the same direction. But conflict and issues are bound to come up, threatening the team resolve. Communication with purpose is always the answer." ~ Johan Dulfer

"Should we even want perfect team chemistry?" is a better question than, "Can we have perfect team chemistry?"

After all, if team chemistry were perfect, when would we say "I'm sorry?" When would be vulnerable? When would we truly see each other? When would we connect?

Connection happens during moments of imperfection. The danger is in having those imperfections go unacknowledged.