ACC Kickoff: Mark Richt Discusses Coaching at Miami
Getting most of the team on board to understand what Richt is trying to accomplish has been vital for him installing his program. He relayed that the Media gathered for Miami’s question at answer session at ACC Kickoff Days.
"“Now we have — we have a few guys that weren’t there in the spring, and they’re the ones that really are trying to figure out what’s going on. But when you’ve got 80, 90 percent of your team already knowing and understanding what you’re trying to get accomplished, it’s just a different feeling… These kids are allowed to really focus on getting their bodies right and getting their minds right. I’m enjoying them. I think they understand what’s expected of them and I think our coaches understand how I want things done, and everybody is bought in. We’re moving right along at a very good pace, I think.”"
The difference between year one and year two of a coach’s tenure is vast. Richt talked about the difference in challenges.
"“Year two is certainly a different type of season. Year one, it’s not just football. You’ve got to look at your strength program. You’ve got to look at your nutrition program. You’ve got to look at your academics. You’ve got to look at your recruiting. You’ve got to look at everything that you do and how you do it and teach everybody how you want things done.”"