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Technical Tidbits 8/1: Pygs and Golems, and Other Coaching Philosophies

Is it just me or do you also get hyped-up and motivated just reading about the energy that head coach Geoff Collins and his new coaching staff bring to the program? Regardless of how many wins and losses the Yellow Jackets end up with this season, one thing is most likely certain. And that is the Yellow Jackets will likely be bringing an extraordinary amount of energy and enthusiasm to each and every game this season.

It’s all about the philosophy and mindset that the new coaching staff is instilling in its players. This wonderful quote from defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Andrew Thacker pretty much sums it up:

“One way [Collins] teaches is the Pygmalion Effect; he’s the Greek dude who made a statue and fell in love with the statue.