Asked for drills that build trust, Reid pushes back a little: any drill works if you coach it well, and the real job is spotting players who keep leaving a teammate out of the passing, then talking it through. His favourite exercise happens off the pitch. Players score five trust standards, competence, reliability, integrity, communication and openness, then share the results so everyone knows what each teammate needs. Watch the full masterclass: Field Hockey Tactics, Trust and Team Dynamics: Insights from Indian Men’s Coach Graham Reid.
