How Coach Nick Saban Helps Athletes Manage Pressure, Mental Health
University of Alabama coach Nick Saban, who has produced more NFL first-round draft picks than any other college coach, sits down with NBC’s Stephanie Gosk for an exclusive conversation on how he’s helping athletes play their best while taking care of their mental health.
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I just gained a newfound respect for Coach Saban. I never knew this side, but now that I do, I will be a forever fan.
He is an incredible man. Truly.
Lol this was a complete publicity stunt for the nonsense drama he brought during the off-season
look into how many homes his foundation has built. Saban and Miss Terry are genuinely good people
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y so, you're saying adults shouldn't be allowed to attempt to make generational wealth, regardless of the currently existing information that is widely available to every student athlete?
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y Football provides more benefit to the millions of people who play it(and thus society) than any negatives of cte.
Saban is one of a kind. There will never be another coach like him. So much respect
Love him, hate him, or fear him, there's nobody better, and there never has been. RTR!
Or never will be
As a Georgia fan, agreed.
Great recruiter? Yes. Great coach? No. Wasn't successful at Michigan State or in the NFL...
@@DH-lm6kh LOL your just kidding right?
Best college coach. He sucked at the highest level
could listen to him talk all day
Love that they're addressing mental health of these athletes!! Know they are under so much pressure!!! ROLL TIDE & Thank you Coach Saban & all coaches who address this!!
Great video! My son went threw a similar thing and a lot of emotional support goes along with physical healing.
Wow, very impressive, personally and professionally. I have specialized in the TX of mental issues with teens and young adults. Hats off to Nick Saban. Frankly, while at MSU , I thought Nick was too much of a general…..my bad! He has it down well . Also, very impressed by Brett McCabe……he is very knowledgeable …..BRAVO! Dang, wish I was younger, I’d reach out to offer services….. Super Post! 😊
I love that the Today Show covered this. I love college football and I love the Today show so I’m glad they put this together.
Man it has been such an honor to bare witness to the GOAT.
Have never been a BAMA fan but I respect this coach. I have heard rumors from parents (first hand) of athletes who were recruited by Saban and have heard mixed reviews however. One parent of a highly touted QB said Nick only wants players who see the NFL as their only viable path in life so he can push them well past their comfort zones. A great player with sights on a four year degree and a professional career in something other than football may not make the cut. It’s an interesting question and I see both sides of this because when you play at a place like Alabama there is a high probability you can get drafted if you are a starter. If you play at Northwestern for example that’s a different story. The price of winning championships perhaps? I love that Nick focuses on the process more than the outcome. Great advice that transcends beyond football.
Awesome interview and much needed. ROLLTIDE!!!
Awesome 👍
Saban the GOAT
If only the state was like the University of Alabama. Coach Saban and his wife have been outstanding people for the state. Roll Tide!!!!
Forget you. There are great people here.
@@olliehays3206 I was talking about the government of Alabama. I know their are good people in Bama. I was born and raised there The leadership is not good. The state is no better than Mississippi when it comes to taking care of the people. You must be one of those trump idiots. What have you done for the state or country?
Yea the best. That’s why everyone is moving down here. The idiots can keep hating though, keeps the air cleaner down here.
@@bigtsshackfestival9563 people are moving to Alabama? Lol we are ranked 36th out of 50th for fastest growing states
@@olliehays3206 nahh. Southern hospitality is a myth
Roll tide❤️
Tons of respect for Saban
Roll tide
Besides the players, Nick has saved many coaches who have lost their way and turned their careers around... RTR!
This is huge Bodie Nick Saban I know her of that this is a huge by hand
It can be the mortality issue from injury that can trigger depression but typically in my experience at least it’s just the fact you are away from the team and isolated while you rehab your injury. It’s so tough especially being away from that rigorous structure as most guys were in that there entire life.
He is the BEST!!!
@@catlover1394 who is then?
Overrated...
@@DH-lm6kh rightttttt
@@freezeman7342 great recruiter? Yes. Great coach? No.
@@DH-lm6kh says no one.... Thank you. I got a good laugh.. 🤭🤣🤣🤣
Such an important message to share. Reminds me of the work Morgan’s Message is doing for student athletes and mental health. Would be awesome to see them partnered.
Great coaching is about mindset!
GOAT
top notch coach
Overrated coach...
@@DH-lm6kh lmao you’re delusional pal
I know coaches that are opposite of this man. I respect Saban so much more now.
Not having to go to classes probably relieves quite a bit of pressure.
Mental health is how someone deals with it everyone has mental health in this world, even the richest person it’s just some people are stronger then others.
That is complete crap
I've been trying to find the full interview can anyone help me locate that!
@Today where can we find the full interview? A search turned up nothing for me on Peacock or your website 😤
Why did this happen and what can I do to fix it. You control your thoughts you control your feelings.
coolbeans 👍👏🏻❤️
He wasnt great at Mihigan State :) But .. @ LSU and Bama yes sir !! He is the Goat . Hes playing Chess and others are playing Checkers .
He was just getting started when he Coached at Michigan State.
@@courtneyjeffries390 He won at Toledo his first gig . Michigan State harder to dominate with THE Ohio State ,
RT baby...
Get coach Greg Adam’s to speak to your players. Trust me it will be well worth it.
Yessir - CGA
Roll Tide.
Roll Tide!
He also have more 1st rd picks then loses Let that sink in.
Roll Tide!!!
" You better do your job or we take away the NIL, the Camero and yo mama house"
Roll Tide 🐘 🏈
give all these 5 star players to any coach and that coach will become a legend
Bing bong
What makes these players pick Saban over other coaches.
@@Dischingo Money
@@kdkd9753 The NIL deals started last year, what are you talking about?
Yes, these people have such a hard life, with all the "pressure"... Give me a f*cking break.
Can saban just let Tennessee win once, he’s just being cruel at this point
I know Weedborn has solutions to most diseases.
He turned on by players low key
Absolutely 100% no way he cares about a kids mental state😂😂 this is the same guy that if a kid sneezes in the wrong direction he throws an absolute tyrant of a fit… this is all for tv😂😂
Read your comment again and ask yourself if you really believe that. You might not feel like a loser if you stop assuming the worst in people
go dawgs
Fohwts
LOL. Lame. 😂. Who cares?
[sigh] you people…this man makes $13 million a year. You could pay me HALF that and I’ll happily help athletes with pressure and mental health!
I’m not a Saban fan but you think he gets paid 13 mil just to help them with their mental health. He is now the most successful coach in the history of college football.
@@andrewjackson6763 for $13 million, if you offered me his coaching job I would have no problem at all with a clause in my contract requiring me to help athletes with “managing pressure”. You completely missed my point, it went way above your ahead [ _whooooosh!_ ]
Overrated
Overrated coach...
🤣
Just remind them they are playing a sport and that nobody is going to die.
He didn’t w Henry Ruggs .
Roll tide