Nick Saban's Art Of War

[MarshalTide]

[url]http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242975-the-art-of-war-how-nick-saban-uses-psychology-to-prepare-his-team[/URL]

 

[Bamabuzzard]

That dude "gets it".

 

[TommyMac]

"Make his #*% quit." sums it up nicely.

 

[JPT4Bama]

This "Saban" man sounds scary. Someone hold me!!

 

[MarshalTide]

This "Saban" man sounds scary. Someone hold me!!

:biggrin:

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Those schooled and experienced in the art of war...which football in fact is a weaponless form...see some very close parallels to some ancient teachings. Namely those of Sun Tzu. In 6th century BC China, during the Spring and Autumn period he composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare...and more importantly success. Many of those that have ignored them have failed...both in war and many aspects of privaite life. Many coaches...ours, no dummy, included...are apparently well aware of them and their power. Recommended reading....

 

[NatchezTider]

CNS would be a success in any field: corporate, military, political, educational, etc. With his determination, drive, discipline, and leadership, no wonder he's a winner!

 

[bamar]

i believe losing the sec title game, and the bowl game is the point we can arrive at with his mind set. we won the regular season, but, we did not finish. the sec title is next, and is on the minds of the players and coaches, then the national title. what a fun ride.

 

[MarshalTide]

Those schooled and experienced in the art of war...which football in fact is a weaponless form...see some very close parallels to some ancient teachings. Namely those of Sun Tzu. In 6th century BC China, during the Spring and Autumn period he composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare...and more importantly success. Many of those that have ignored them have failed...both in war and many aspects of privaite life. Many coaches...ours, no dummy, included...are apparently well aware of them and their power. Recommended reading....

I've never read it, but it does sound interesting. I know a lot of corporations have used the techniques in it.

 

[pcolatide]

Those schooled and experienced in the art of war...which football in fact is a weaponless form...see some very close parallels to some ancient teachings. Namely those of Sun Tzu. In 6th century BC China, during the Spring and Autumn period he composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare...and more importantly success. Many of those that have ignored them have failed...both in war and many aspects of privaite life. Many coaches...ours, no dummy, included...are apparently well aware of them and their power. Recommended reading....

I have read Sun Tzu and am familiar with his writing and principles. But certainly not an expert. His teaching are better than having no plan but much of it is a culture that takes much longer to develope that football coaches have the time to instill. But I'm fond of Carl Von Clausewitz, On War, 1873, English Translation. Especially that part of concentration of your forces against a weak point of the enemy, striking quickly, breaking thru their defense and creating havoc. You know kind of like Utah did to UA in the Bowl game. It's simpler, easier to teach and very effective. Also worth reading.