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The recent intense training session caught Deion Sanders off-guard as he expressed his frustration in front of the Colorado Buffaloes squad.  He reiterated and urged the players to lift each other, as he claimed, “I need y’all to get together, unite. I’m tired of y’all at the breakfast table, the lunch table the dinner table with your phones”.

In the video, Coach Prime left no room for ambiguity as he constantly underscored the urgency of mutual support and cohesion among the players. Known for his unparalleled passion and commitment to the game, Sanders’ call to arms serves as a rallying cry for the Buffaloes echoing the sentiment to stand as one.   

Sanders’ frustration turns to motivation

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Midway into the YouTube video, posted on the Well Off Media channel, Coach Prime was directing a passionate question to the Buffaloes, “Can y’all speak, encourage each other, motivate each other, inspire each other because do y’all see the energy on this side?” With this, Coach Prime shed light on one of the most crucial aspects of team dynamics- unity. He further highlighted the absence of the vital element, stating, “y’all are getting your work done but it’s no camaraderie”. 

The frustration in Sanders’ voice served as a catalyst for change. Pumped up by the pulsating environment created by his speech, the Buffaloes conglomerated to celebrate their unity. In response to this, the players came together for a team cheer, as one of them led by echoing, “Family of 1,2, 3” symbolizing unity. In the opening part of the session, Coach Prime encouraged the players to strive for excellence, leaving no room for complacency, and motivated them to step outside their comfort zone.  

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Wake-up call for camaraderie by Sanders

Previously, to challenge the players in their abilities, Sanders had integrated marine-style training into the Buffaloes’ football regimen. Welcoming a group of Marines for off-season training, the regimen tested the physical limits of the players. During the training, the day commenced with a 06:99 wake-up call with which, Coach Prime instilled an immediate tone of commitment and discipline. 

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Known for his innovative coaching methods, he emphasized the core values of trust and accountability through the marine training. Beyond physical toughness and mental resilience, a notable highlight from the training was the “buddy” exercise. With this exercise comes to the forefront Sanders’ commitment to fostering values of teamwork and camaraderie.   

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