A 1236-mile journey stands as a testament to a different kind of victory for Deion Sanders. With the Sanders brothers off to Paris for the LV show, Deiondra is not missing out on a chance to get into her dad’s good books. The video posted from Deiondra’s YouTube channel captured some genuine moments between the father-daughter duo and offered some more perspective into Coach Prime’s parenting style.
The Colorado Buffaloes head coach’s commitment towards his profession and family remains at par. He paid a visit to his daughter while he was on a work trip to Atlanta to appear for the Aflac event. And right after he’s done in Atlanta, he will be back in Boulder getting back to his roadmap for the Buffs 2024 season.
Coach Prime was not a ‘cool dad’
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The video starts with an emotional note with Deiondra Sanders claiming, “He literally only comes for work, he doesn’t come to visit me by myself. But I get to visit him while he’s at work so I enjoy that”. Highlighting the rarity of such events, the father-daughter duo reminisce about their old times. Even though in the middle of the video, they both have a light disagreement on the topic of Deiondra’s way of treating others, Deion Sanders continued to guide her through to be more empathetic.
Her reference to her father as Joe Jackson, saying, “With the way you treated me and my other siblings. We got a Joe Jackson,” reveals Prime’s attempt to push her and her siblings to the extreme limits that they could deliver their best.
Sanders never failed to amaze his fans and his children with his multitasking skills by brilliantly managing his societal responsibilities while appearing for the event organized by Aflac to support their Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s endeavor. During the event, he gave away 3 signed footballs for charity.
Even off the field, Coach Prime extended his suggestion to help his kids, both biological and non-biological, shine in their respective fields and more importantly, become good human beings.
Sanders’ spiritual guidance
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The 2023 season for the Buffaloes started with a fairytale promise but ended with 4-8 which was a letdown after going 3-0 at the beginning of the season. Sanders has geared up for the challenges that 2024 may present. Learning from the past, Coach Prime now focuses on building a foundation for success.
He has been condemned for his recruiting spree to boost the squad. However, Sanders ensured to prioritize the professional and personal development of every player. In one of the snippets from “The Pregame Show”, he shared his views, “I don’t want these young men tomorrow playing for me. I want them to play for us. Let’s build on the relationships everyday. Let’s have singular meetings with positional players every chance, opportunity you get.” Sanders’ emphasis on the importance of building relationships within his team perhaps stems from the strong bonds he has with each and every member of his family.
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From coaching to fostering a strong familial bond with his kids, Deion Sanders’ parenting style is multifaceted. He has managed time between his professional and familial commitments and has taken part in social events like that of Aflac, which helps him to be an ideal example of a role model inspiring his kids to never settle down.
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