Cal uses humor to get his point across

Kentucky Coach John Calipari noted on Sunday how he uses humor when reviewing video of games in order to get his points across to the players.
He uses humor not because it might help ease the pain of correction or not wound a player’s ego.
“Their pride hurts when the whole team is laughing,” Calipari said on Sunday. “I want them to have a sense of humor. When you go through a season, if you’re so sensitive you can’t laugh at mistakes, how can you get better? You’ll have excuses for everything and answers for everything.”
Calipari said he had an excuse board that included such entries as 1) opponent grabbed my arm or 2) opponent pushed me in the back or 3) I really tried or 4) girlfriend problems.
“Then you don’t have to give the whole excuse,” he said. “Just give me the number. You can also give combination of numbers.”