Achieve Quote by Bear Bryant
“The old lessons (work, self-discipline, sacrifice, teamwork, fighting to achieve) aren't being taught by many people other than football coaches these days. The football coach has a captive audience and can teach these lessons because the communication lines between himself and his players are more wide open than between kids and parents. We better teach these lessons or else the country's future population will be made up of a majority of crooks, drug addicts, or people on relief.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bear Bryant, 1970s football coaching interview
Traditional virtues like discipline and teamwork are now mostly taught by coaches, not families, risking societal decline.
In simple terms: Coaches teach vital life lessons that families often neglect.
Key Takeaway
Encourage mentors to teach discipline and teamwork.
Themes
education
leadership
social responsibility
Mood
motivational
concerned
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- youth sports programs
- school curricula
- community mentorship
Key Concepts
discipline
teamwork
role modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families and coaches collaborate?
- What alternative avenues teach these virtues?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on coaches may overlook broader educational needs.
