Being a Head Coach is about more than being able to call plays and be a brilliant mind. You have to be able to lead men. Players feel it when they are in that locker room. You don’t have to be able to motivate them because they are all self motivated to be their best. But you do have to be able to earn their trust with what you say and what you do. You have to be able to move them with your words and make them feel something real when you address the team. They have to know the mission and buy into your vision for the team. More former players should get the opportunities to be Head Coaches faster because they understand this dynamic and thrive in it.
Looking forward to seeing what Antonio Pierce can do in the Interim Head Coach role.