Life Coach

Since going from out of the country to out in the country, I've been fortunate to hear a local product who gained success at the pinnacle speak in person.

Sam Wyche, a graduate from Furman University in the Upstate of South Carolina was participant in the Super Bowl as a player for the Washington Redskins in the 1970s, as Joe Montana's quarterback coach for the San Fransisco 49ers in the early 1980s and as a head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the late 1980s. Wyche was an innovator of the "no huddle" offense since was their normal offensive play strategy the entire game not for certain situations. Here is an excerpt of the speech I heard:

Courtesy of the Greater Greer News

During the years since his tenure as an NFL coach, Sam Wyche developed into a life coach.

As a quarterback coach and offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, Wyche shared the sideline and a Super Bowl victory with Bill Walsh and Joe Montana. As the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, he shared a terrific turnaround season and another Super Bowl appearance with Ickey Woods and Anthony Munoz.

Now, as a motivational speaker, Wyche shares stories of perseverance, persistence and preparation, translating his triumphs and letdowns into universal life lessons.

On Friday afternoon, he shared with nearly 125 Greer area business leaders, serving as the keynote speaker at the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce First Friday luncheon.

"I enjoy speaking. I've done it all my life," said Wyche, who earned a business administration degree from Furman University.

"When you go to a chamber meeting," he said, "you are speaking to people who are the foundation of what's going to keep this country strong or not. The free enterprise system has to work for every other of part of our society to work."

In his address, Wyche shared what legendary NFL coach Paul Brown and a lethargic service station attendant taught him about energy and enthusiasm. He shared what former Washington Redskins coach George Allen taught him about persistent, focused effort. He shared what Walsh taught him about being decisive and specific in all phases of life. He shared what former Bengals running back Stanley Wilson's struggle with drug addiction taught him about keeping one's guard up and protecting the higher cause.

Revealing those life lessons, Wyche charged the businessmen and women to serve their customers and their community with energy, persistence and focus.


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