Sun Tzu

THE PRESEASON Sun Tzu said: “He whose ranks are united in purpose will be victorious.” One of the most striking aspects of this off-season was the ease with which Steve Spurrier got the team to buy into his system. For comparison, the close of the preseason last year saw many on the team in near … Read more

Welcome to Sun Tzu and the Art of Coaching! It’s a weekly column comparing Steve Spurrier’s approach to coaching with Sun Tzu’s approach to warfare. Spurrier is an avowed fan of the military philosopher of ancient China, and it is clear that the ol’ Ball Coach gathers inspiration from his writings. The day after each … Read more