Quote:More important than simply a coaches demeanor is their ability to develop. Style does play a part. All people are different in what works for them and inspires them. I can only go off of what we hear from the players, they love him! They play hard and honestly, yes, they're developing. 

 

Dave Caldwell made a statement when Gus was originally hired - he wanted a good teacher and developer of men, which was why he chose Gus. We don't know if this supposed "ice cream/sprinkle" approach will work long term, but so far the development part seems to be working. It seems like they're trying to get all the plates spinning at the same time, but so far they've only been able to get a couple going. The goal this year should be to get all those plates spinning which should equal wins. 

 

I think the folks here, the ice cream/sprinkles crowd wants to see fire out of the coach. Slamming his fist down in anger, throwing a clip board. They want to have their own anger towards this team reflected from their coach, but he will not do that. What he does in the locker room with his players or in meetings is a mystery. Do I think he's serving soft serve? No, absolutely not. I think he puts on a happy positive face for post game interviews because that's who he is, but I doubt he's as soft as most here perceive him to be.