WATCH: Steve Sarkisian speaks to the Touchdown Club of Houston
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke to a crowd full of Longhorns today at the Touchdown Club of Houston. Before speaking to the room at the luncheon, Sarkisian spoke with the media for 20 minutes in the video below.
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Sarkisian emphasizes maintaining a strong team culture, especially as new players join, to ensure they uphold the team’s legacy of success.
The downtime in May is used effectively for recruitment and player rest, with a resurgence of activities planned for June and July to prepare for the season.
Sark highlights the importance of developing players not just on the field but also as individuals who contribute positively to the team and community.
Sarkisian mentions that fostering a competitive spirit within the team is crucial for personal and team growth.
He then discusses how team success translates to better opportunities for players in the NFL drafts, reinforcing the symbiotic relationship between team achievements and individual recognitions. With an aim for playing in January, Sarkisian plans to adjust training schedules to keep the team energetic and avoid burnout.
Emphasis is placed on involving as many players as possible in early games to build depth and experience, which is essential for a long and demanding season
The coach provides a statistical insight into the draft results over three years, correlating team success with the number of draft picks, highlighting the increase from 0 in a 5-7 season to 11 in a 12-2 season.
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