Big Blue Huddle

Quote"I talked to people that knew there were issues in Cleveland, when he was an offensive coordinator there. The same volatility and heatedness in Cleveland," Hughes said. "Remember, Daboll went through several coaching cycles before he got his job. There were some of those issues that were turned up in those coaching cycles and coaching interviews, and they wanted him to address those. And he didn't address them overly well in some of those interviews, which is why those teams passed on him despite his success in Buffalo."

Hughes went on to note that this is something that could continue to "deteriorate" and it may result in offensive coordinator Mike Kafka attempting to leave for a lateral move (if he's not hired as a head coach).

"There's not a zero percent chance that he takes a lateral move. That's not completely incomprehensible — that's still a situation that could be out there," Hughes said. "When you have a coach that loses all three coordinators and maybe two of which because they don't want to work with him anymore, that's a red flag."

https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2024/01/27/volatility-issues-cost-brian-daboll-coaching-jobs-prior-new-york-giants-hire/?taid=65b4e115b5bf6000011d375a&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

If you want to hear the radio appearance, it's at the 30-minute mark of segment 2

https://www.audacy.com/wfan/hosts/brandon-tierney-and-sal-licata

He needs therapy or anger management. The Giants should hire a psychologist or psychiatrist or an AM counselor. He's been in the league 24 years and it took 22 years to become a HC and some here asked why. Its baggage. Same with Eric Bieniemy. They have a reputation that holds them back. Maybe he sees the players as his children, and that's why he hasn't lost the locker room.

Quote from: Ed Vette on January 27, 2024, 07:47:00 AMHe needs therapy or anger management. The Giants should hire a psychologist or psychiatrist or an AM counselor. He's been in the league 24 years and it took 22 years to become a HC and some here asked why. Its baggage. Same with Eric Bieniemy. They have a reputation that holds them back. Maybe he sees the players as his children, and that's why he hasn't lost the locker room.

The Giants already have one on staff

Lani Lawrence, PsyD- Director of Wellness and Clinical Services, Player Engagement

Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, Psy.D., is the Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Football Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, Dr. Lani was a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Southern California. Her background in both sport and clinical psychology has led to a unique perspective regarding the concerns of student-athletes. At SC she provides performance enhancement training and mental health support to 21 elite NCAA Division-I teams, including men's and women's basketball, track & field, and swimming. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of California and New Jersey, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

As an adjunct professor for the USC Freshman Seminar: Foundations of Self for Women of Color, her course examined the complex experience of being a woman of color within collegiate athletics. She has given several domestic and international presentations on the unique challenges faced by LGBT student-athletes such as the coming-out process and multiple-minority identity. Dr. Lani is active in several professional organizations including American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She was elected as the inaugural Membership Service Division Head of AASP's Executive Board (2017-2020).

She has earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Denver and went on to complete both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship at USC's Student Counseling Services. Previously, she received her Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Sport Psychology from Boston University and B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohelani-m-lawrence-psyd-b0475012

Quote from: MightyGiants on January 27, 2024, 08:04:04 AMThe Giants already have one on staff

Lani Lawrence, PsyD- Director of Wellness and Clinical Services, Player Engagement

Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, Psy.D., is the Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Football Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, Dr. Lani was a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Southern California. Her background in both sport and clinical psychology has led to a unique perspective regarding the concerns of student-athletes. At SC she provides performance enhancement training and mental health support to 21 elite NCAA Division-I teams, including men's and women's basketball, track & field, and swimming. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of California and New Jersey, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

As an adjunct professor for the USC Freshman Seminar: Foundations of Self for Women of Color, her course examined the complex experience of being a woman of color within collegiate athletics. She has given several domestic and international presentations on the unique challenges faced by LGBT student-athletes such as the coming-out process and multiple-minority identity. Dr. Lani is active in several professional organizations including American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She was elected as the inaugural Membership Service Division Head of AASP's Executive Board (2017-2020).

She has earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Denver and went on to complete both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship at USC's Student Counseling Services. Previously, she received her Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Sport Psychology from Boston University and B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohelani-m-lawrence-psyd-b0475012

These staff members are only as good as the people who want to use them to help themselves work through their internal challenges. When they do, they can make all the difference for players, coaches and staff members.

I hope the Giants leverage them for their mental health and wellness in a tough and demanding business.

Peace!

Quote from: MightyGiants on January 27, 2024, 08:04:04 AMThe Giants already have one on staff

Lani Lawrence, PsyD- Director of Wellness and Clinical Services, Player Engagement

Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, Psy.D., is the Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Football Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, Dr. Lani was a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Southern California. Her background in both sport and clinical psychology has led to a unique perspective regarding the concerns of student-athletes. At SC she provides performance enhancement training and mental health support to 21 elite NCAA Division-I teams, including men's and women's basketball, track & field, and swimming. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of California and New Jersey, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

As an adjunct professor for the USC Freshman Seminar: Foundations of Self for Women of Color, her course examined the complex experience of being a woman of color within collegiate athletics. She has given several domestic and international presentations on the unique challenges faced by LGBT student-athletes such as the coming-out process and multiple-minority identity. Dr. Lani is active in several professional organizations including American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She was elected as the inaugural Membership Service Division Head of AASP's Executive Board (2017-2020).

She has earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Denver and went on to complete both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship at USC's Student Counseling Services. Previously, she received her Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Sport Psychology from Boston University and B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohelani-m-lawrence-psyd-b0475012

Hopefully they make use of her.

Wait the Giants did not uncover this during their due diligence on him?

Quote from: Philosophers on January 27, 2024, 09:39:06 AMWait the Giants did not uncover this during their due diligence on him?

I would have to think, since he worked with him in Buffalo, that Joe Schoen was well aware.  I also have to think that Joe Schoen believed it wouldn't be a problem.

Quote from: MightyGiants on January 27, 2024, 09:41:09 AMI would have to think, since he worked with him in Buffalo, that Joe Schoen was well aware.  I also have to think that Joe Schoen believed it wouldn't be a problem.

It's possible the Daboll stories are being overblown but at this point it's getting harder and harder to have a lot of confidence in Schoen.

Quote from: Doc16LT56 on January 27, 2024, 10:10:02 AMIt's possible the Daboll stories are being overblown but at this point it's getting harder and harder to have a lot of confidence in Schoen.

The overblown is possible, but I am also mindful of this-  Writing negative stories about the Giants, when you are a Giants beat writer, comes with risk.  After all, the Giants grant you your press pass and are the ones that set up most of your interviews with members of the team.   Being on their feces list is less than ideal.

Quote from: MightyGiants on January 27, 2024, 10:18:11 AMThe overblown is possible, but I am also mindful of this-  Writing negative stories about the Giants, when you are a Giants beat writer, comes with risk.  After all, the Giants grant you your press pass and are the ones that set up most of your interviews with members of the team.   Being on their feces list is less than ideal.

Rich: What you say is true, but can you remember them ever banning anyone recently? Bob

Quote from: Bob In PA on January 27, 2024, 10:28:11 AMRich: What you say is true, but can you remember them ever banning anyone recently? Bob

I can't think of any.  Although I would think such moves would be done quietly.  Like the team calling the reporter's bossed

I don't know about banning writers,  but I could see ostracizing.

Quote from: Doc16LT56 on January 27, 2024, 10:10:02 AMIt's possible the Daboll stories are being overblown but at this point it's getting harder and harder to have a lot of confidence in Schoen.

I've wondered also.

Nick Saban ripped his coaches weekly.  Parcells as well.

Quote from: Philosophers on January 27, 2024, 10:57:47 AMI've wondered also.

Nick Saban ripped his coaches weekly.  Parcells as well.

Different eras, plus the more pelts on the wall, the more you can get away with.  Beyond that, people will tolerate more when you're winning

Quote from: Philosophers on January 27, 2024, 10:57:47 AMI've wondered also.

Nick Saban ripped his coaches weekly.  Parcells as well.

When Daboll gets to the Saban or Parcell status, he can let it rip.