Let's be honest: one of the main reasons why you are reading this article is in an effort to appear productive while simultaneously procrastinating for an upcoming final. Or maybe you really are a focused, dedicated student, and you're simply using this as a much-needed study break. Either way, Coach Taylor is the coach we all wish we'd had and the picture-perfect TV dad. Confident, collected when need-be, and wiser than your average high school football coach, Coach Taylor says exactly what we all need to hear when the pressure becomes unbearable. So, let this study break be a productive one, as one of the best inspires you to keep on chuggin'.
1. When he believed in Matt Saracen when no one else did:
(He believes in you, too.)
2. When he accepted that his team might get defeated sometimes, but in the end, would come out on top:
3. When he inspired his team to impress their fans by giving it their all:
4. When he made sure his team was focused:
(Free of cellular distractions.)
5. When he reminded Tim Riggins that being different isn't always a bad thing:
6. When he told his team to reflect upon why they work and where they strive to be:
7. When he placed more importance on the process than the results:
8. When he pushed his players to give their all on and off the field:
(Or inside and outside of the classroom.)
9. When he glorified the differences amongst people, seeing strengths in each person:
10. When he forced his team to push through the hard times:
11. When he reminded Tami that even though something seems big now, it's small in the grand scheme of things:
12. When he encourages his team to remember their core values and personality traits even in the midst stressful times:
13. When he reminded Matt that he's allowed to feel proud for his hard work:
14. When he said those six magic words:
If Coach Taylor says you can't lose, believe him. Go in, give it your all, and get out.

































