Each are at the top of their profession. Geno Auriemma is the GOAT of women's collegiate basketball. 12 nattys. Kirby is widely considered the top college football head coach the past few years. 2 nattys. They understand the principles required at the program, team and individual levels to be ultra successful.
So when Kirby bemoans that some players at times seem to be "offended" to be coached hard, or don't play with the fire and passion required, we should listen carefully. This past week, leading up to today's women's national championship, I heard on SiriusXM a couple of Geno's past speeches about player's attitudes - which are really applicable regardless of the sport (or in business, or in life). Here are these two speeches, which I hope everyone here can relate to when they think of what Kirby has done, and what he has to do in order to bring this team back to the mountain top.
Oh yes, congratulations to Geno for winning his 12th natty earlier today.
So when Kirby bemoans that some players at times seem to be "offended" to be coached hard, or don't play with the fire and passion required, we should listen carefully. This past week, leading up to today's women's national championship, I heard on SiriusXM a couple of Geno's past speeches about player's attitudes - which are really applicable regardless of the sport (or in business, or in life). Here are these two speeches, which I hope everyone here can relate to when they think of what Kirby has done, and what he has to do in order to bring this team back to the mountain top.
Oh yes, congratulations to Geno for winning his 12th natty earlier today.
