Frank Martin, head coach of South Carolina, was sitting in a press conference when he was floored by a question from Max Bonnstetter, 13-year-old reporter for Sports Illustrated Kids.
When you coach and teach your team defense, whats more importanttechnique or attitude? questioned the young reporter.
Before he addressed the question, Coach Martin addressed the person asking the question.
First of all, a lot of respect to you. Thats a heck of a question," Martin said complimenting Bonnstetter. "Ive been doing this a long time and thats the first time anyones ever asked me that. Thats a heck of a question.
Comments on the video on Facebook reflected Coach Martins respect for the young reporters question, one saying Seriously great question. Kid has a future in sports journalism, and another saying, Kid just took someones job.
The video has been viewed over 3.5 million times, and has tens of thousands of likes and shares.
The answer to the killer question? Attitude comes first, said Coach Martin. We gotta have guys who believe in our mission...it all starts with our mindset.
When you coach and teach your team defense, whats more importanttechnique or attitude? questioned the young reporter.
Before he addressed the question, Coach Martin addressed the person asking the question.
First of all, a lot of respect to you. Thats a heck of a question," Martin said complimenting Bonnstetter. "Ive been doing this a long time and thats the first time anyones ever asked me that. Thats a heck of a question.
Comments on the video on Facebook reflected Coach Martins respect for the young reporters question, one saying Seriously great question. Kid has a future in sports journalism, and another saying, Kid just took someones job.
The video has been viewed over 3.5 million times, and has tens of thousands of likes and shares.
The answer to the killer question? Attitude comes first, said Coach Martin. We gotta have guys who believe in our mission...it all starts with our mindset.
