Deion Sanders talks becoming

Nicknamed “Prime Time” throughout his NFL profession, Deion Sanders’ pace and power helped cement him within the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.  

Over the previous couple of years, Sanders has used what he realized on the sphere to develop into often known as “Coach Prime” — additionally the identify of an Amazon Original docuseries about him and the Jackson State University Tigers. He is credited with turning the soccer workforce round, serving to the traditionally black college win two SWAC titles and recruiting among the nation’s high gamers. 

He advised “CBS Mornings” what has made him profitable as a coach is surrounding himself with different coaches who’re “really good” and perceive relationships — “and not allowing the kids to coach us, but we’re implementing those old-school principles.”

Last month, Sanders introduced he was leaving Jackson State to develop into the top soccer coach on the University of Colorado. He mentioned he was going to overlook the individuals at Jackson State University who “were just a blessing to me, my kids, and as well as the program.”

“If it wasn’t for Jackson State, I wouldn’t be here,” Sanders mentioned.  

“Coach Prime” follows Sanders and Jackson State by their historic 2022 season, giving an inside have a look at highs and lows together with a well being scare that resulted in two of his toes being amputated because of blood clots. 

Sanders referred to as it one of the “trying times” of his life, however he leaned on his religion to assist get him by it. 

“I trust God so much. I never doubted. I never wavered. I never even considered the fact I wasn’t going to be here to raise my kids or raise these children that I coach, not one bit,” he mentioned. “My faith was sustained. How can you even measure your faith in you’re not challenged?” 

His departure from Jackson State was closely criticized by some who felt he ought to have continued as head coach there. But Sanders advised “CBS Mornings” his need to develop is what motivates him — not his critics.  

“You have to understand the people that are criticizing you,” he mentioned. “I never listen to my critics because my critics have critics.”