A losing streak is a team problem. Pointing fingers just makes it a team problem with enemies.

A streak is almost never one person’s fault, and treating it as somebody’s fault converts a solvable problem into a social one. Once blame starts, people stop taking risks, stop admitting mistakes and start protecting themselves, which is exactly the behaviour that keeps a streak running. The losing was always fixable. The atmosphere is harder to repair.

After the next loss, say what you would do differently before anybody names anyone else. If somebody is being singled out, say something, even something small, in front of the group. Ask the coach what the team needs to change rather than who does.