Ray Lewis Lauds Deion Sanders’ Passion for Mentoring Young Football Players: “What Kids Want to Do, He’s Done”

In coaching college football, Deion Sanders emerges as the guiding force in another legend, Ray Lewis’ eyes. Affectionately known as Coach Prime, the dedication of the luminary to mentor young football players has earned him praise from fellow football player, great Lewis.

Beyond the tactical intricacies of the game, Lewis shifts attention to Sanders’ coaching philosophy that has weathered all storms and savored victories. With time, the coach evolved as a guide for aspiring athletes by being able to connect with them.  

Lewis praises Deion Sanders and his training skills

The former Baltimore Ravens linebacker, Lewis spoke highly of Sanders’ coaching prowess. In his stance over Coach Prime’s mentorship role, he highlighted how he ensured to walk the same path as the players he coaches, “What kids wanted to do, he’s done. No disrespect to coaches, but most coaches have never done what they are trying to tell a kid to do.” 

Unlike many coaches who may lack personal experience in the challenges that rookie players go through, Sanders stands apart. In his statement, Lewis emphasizes that in his career. Coach Prime has experienced the extremes from which he has acquired a unique perspective that resonates with those under his guidance. 

Lewis then enlightens about the cause behind Sanders’ commitment, “And now you know his only reason for doing it is that he must sharpen the iron”. Hence, during his coaching stint, Sanders beholds noble purpose of honing the skills of aspiring athletes and here his commitment acts as a catalyst for their growth. Even after possessing a remarkable coaching skillset, Sanders refused to try his luck with mentoring in the NFL 

Sander’s insightful distinction

Coach Prime, in a candid revelation on The Rich Eisen Show, revealed his love for college football and emphasized, “They’re (college athletes) not so financially wealthy that they can’t hear you.” The receptiveness of the young players and their greed to achieve something great in college football motivates Sanders to coach them. 

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Drawing relation to this statement, he shed light on addressing the challenges he perceives at the next level. According to him, professional athletes’ significant financial wealth makes them unreceptive to guidance. Hence, he refuses to motivate players who have somewhat established themselves. Rather, Coach Prime prefers to mold the players according to the best suited for them and set them on the path to success.   

As Deion Sanders continues to leave a mark in the coaching realm, admiration from football legends like Ray Lewis underscores the essentiality of having mentors who just don’t preach. In this case, Coach Prime has lived every principle that he imparts, creating a profound impact on the young minds. 

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