The Other Coach K
The Other Coach K
Dear Tim,
I just wanted to take a second to say thank you if you were one of the many people who emailed me about the "mean" email.
And, if you didn't get the chance, or were just too shy, or you still think I'm a meanie, I thought I'd share some of the positive responses I got.
Some words of wisdom and experiences here that I couldn't agree with more.
For example:
"Coach K,
I wanted to add my voice to the reactions you've gotten on the Thank You side. I personally appreciate the position you take and the clarity in which you present your ideas and advice. As for you offer yesterday for the opportunity to order UFT at half price - I would love to have taken you up on this offer, one of the best deals in fitness training I've ever seen or heard of, unfortunately I am not in a financial position to do so at this time.
Thanks again for your advice and please keep it coming. And keep it pure and straight forward, that is always the best... "
RFNH
Dan Click
Coach K - Thank you Dan and I'm confident you'll find a way to get in the shape you want to be in.
And a great story about the "other" Coach K...
"Dear Coach:
To say your "mean' is just flat out absurd. Whoever made such a comment obviously doesn't understand you, what you are trying to do or what 'COACHING" is all about.
Every coach has different styles and personalities. Some look quite and reserved while others are yelling even screaming, constantly working the sidelines and the refs all while coaching.
Just look at two of the best coaches in college basketball, both have been National Championship winners,both have been to the final four numerous times. They are both very successful and they are exact opposites in personality and coaching styles. The coaches I'm talking about are the infamous Coach "K" of Duke and GARY WILLIAMS of THE "UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND".
Coach K is quite,reserved and is mostly sitting while looking confident,firm and solid, while Coach Williams is the opposite. He's pacing the side lines "working" the refs while he's coaching, yelling sometimes even screaming at his players. The word most people use when describing him is Mr. Intense or just HIGH INTENSITY. His suits are totally drenched by the end of their games. Some people that don't know him see him yelling at his players on the bench and think he's a mean coach but he's not, his players and fans love him, its just his style. His intensity in coaching is exactly like he played as a guard at Maryland in the 60's. According to his players this intensity truly motivates them.
The common denominator that all coaches have regardless of their personalities are TEACHING AND MOTIVATING. Which brings me to my final point "OUR" coach "K". He's not mean he's a TEACHER AND A MOTIVATATOR . You can call it what you want but the vast majority of us need and appreciate how he motivates us."
Larry Edgar
Coach K - and for those of you who have met me in person, you know that I am more like that "other" Coach K most of the time.
Don't want to give you too much to ponder this late at night, so I'll follow up with some other interesting info tomorrow.
Until then my friend.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS Wait'll you hear the story about the "other" kinds of coaches that came in today... definitely NOT the ones you want around...
Be sure you've perused the latest on my site - fly on over to http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html and take a gander.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2007
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
Dear Tim,
I just wanted to take a second to say thank you if you were one of the many people who emailed me about the "mean" email.
And, if you didn't get the chance, or were just too shy, or you still think I'm a meanie, I thought I'd share some of the positive responses I got.
Some words of wisdom and experiences here that I couldn't agree with more.
For example:
"Coach K,
I wanted to add my voice to the reactions you've gotten on the Thank You side. I personally appreciate the position you take and the clarity in which you present your ideas and advice. As for you offer yesterday for the opportunity to order UFT at half price - I would love to have taken you up on this offer, one of the best deals in fitness training I've ever seen or heard of, unfortunately I am not in a financial position to do so at this time.
Thanks again for your advice and please keep it coming. And keep it pure and straight forward, that is always the best... "
RFNH
Dan Click
Coach K - Thank you Dan and I'm confident you'll find a way to get in the shape you want to be in.
And a great story about the "other" Coach K...
"Dear Coach:
To say your "mean' is just flat out absurd. Whoever made such a comment obviously doesn't understand you, what you are trying to do or what 'COACHING" is all about.
Every coach has different styles and personalities. Some look quite and reserved while others are yelling even screaming, constantly working the sidelines and the refs all while coaching.
Just look at two of the best coaches in college basketball, both have been National Championship winners,both have been to the final four numerous times. They are both very successful and they are exact opposites in personality and coaching styles. The coaches I'm talking about are the infamous Coach "K" of Duke and GARY WILLIAMS of THE "UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND".
Coach K is quite,reserved and is mostly sitting while looking confident,firm and solid, while Coach Williams is the opposite. He's pacing the side lines "working" the refs while he's coaching, yelling sometimes even screaming at his players. The word most people use when describing him is Mr. Intense or just HIGH INTENSITY. His suits are totally drenched by the end of their games. Some people that don't know him see him yelling at his players on the bench and think he's a mean coach but he's not, his players and fans love him, its just his style. His intensity in coaching is exactly like he played as a guard at Maryland in the 60's. According to his players this intensity truly motivates them.
The common denominator that all coaches have regardless of their personalities are TEACHING AND MOTIVATING. Which brings me to my final point "OUR" coach "K". He's not mean he's a TEACHER AND A MOTIVATATOR . You can call it what you want but the vast majority of us need and appreciate how he motivates us."
Larry Edgar
Coach K - and for those of you who have met me in person, you know that I am more like that "other" Coach K most of the time.
Don't want to give you too much to ponder this late at night, so I'll follow up with some other interesting info tomorrow.
Until then my friend.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS Wait'll you hear the story about the "other" kinds of coaches that came in today... definitely NOT the ones you want around...
Be sure you've perused the latest on my site - fly on over to http://www.makesyoufast.com/new_products_pre_order.html and take a gander.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2007
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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