Great Expectations – How do coaches like Bob Stoops manage high expectations or overcome low ones?
by David Purdum
“Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their players and motivate.”
– Vince Lombardi
Every season starts with expectations, some higher than others. How a coach handles those expectations can be the difference between failing to meet them and exceeding them. But what is the secret to dealing with expectations in this era of pre-season rankings, blogs and media pundits that put pressure on teams before fall practice even