Kyto K

This style of coaching can often be misconstrued. Do you really think Kirby Smart doesn’t like his starting running back? Of course not. He is holding him accountable, passionately and directly, for something he did incorrectly that hurt the team. Championship cultures don’t make exceptions for their best players. In fact, they hold them to the highest standards. What I find even more impressive is that the young man takes the coaching. That tells you a lot about his character. He wants to get better, he wants his team to win, and he is willing to learn from his mistakes. There is a big difference between a coach tearing a player down and a coach challenging a player because he believes in him. Unfortunately, in today’s world, that kind of accountability and willingness to be coached can sometimes feel like a lost art. Great players don’t just accept praise. They accept coaching, correction, and accountability. That’s how championship cultures are built.