Mark Pope kicked off his Wednesday practice with a unique twist: he invited the media to bring their families, creating a gym full of kids, spouses, and parents. It was a deliberate gesture to honor the loved ones who support the demanding sports media profession. Folks, it is not easy being a coach. Spending your time disecting plays, recruiting, traveling, and then coaching and all that comes with it.
A "family first" practice
“I have a good sense of... the sacrifices that everybody in this sport makes,” Pope said in his opening. “Especially the sacrifices our families make.