In the next section of Quiet Strength, by Tony Dungy, I could not help but feel sorry for Dungy's situation. In chapter fourteen, Dungy describes the long, drawn out process of him being fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He knew about rumors that he had a chance to be fired soon, but many close advisers told him the rumors were completely false. However, Dungy's tenure as the Buccaneers head coach eventually came to an end as he was fired. He still felt optimistic about his opportunity to serve as a head coach. Dungy realized that despite the firing, the Buccaneers saw him as a head coach in the NFL. He took all of his experiences with him as he searched for another coaching position.
In chapter fifteen, Dungy describes an unexpected turn of events. Dungy, although fired, remained working on several projects in the community in which he lived. He focused more attention on his family and in some ways, his spiritual life. However, he eventually received word that the Indianapolis Colts were interested in him as a head coach. In fact, Colts owner, Jim Irsay, said that Dungy was the only man for the job. Dungy accepted the job and began to work towards building a championship team. One specific component to his team was Peyton Manning. Manning was added to the Colts to lead their team to a championship in the future. Dungy describes his preparations for the team for the rest of the chapter as the Colts prepare to win a championship soon.
After reading this section of reading, I specifically enjoy Dungy's quick change of fortune. He goes from being a fired coach, to quickly becoming a coach of a team that desperately wants him. Not only was he hired by the Colts, but their owner knew that Dungy was the only man for the job. I believe whenever a leader, coach, or other influence in a sport or profession has extreme confidence in a person, that person's confidence is powerful. Dungy, backed by the management of the Colts, gained assurance that he was the one for the Colts. He was not simply a fill in coach. He was destined to lead to the team and be the perfect man for the job. Whenever coaches have had this kind of confidence in me, I have responded with positive performances. Truly, when a coach believes in me, I begin to believe in myself more. I have learned from Dungy's life that encouraging people are true keys to any person's success in a sport.
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