How UCLAs Bob Chesney has masterfully motivated his team to be last unbeaten in Big Ten

Bob Chesney does not have just one motivational mode.The UCLA football coach can inspire.“It’s your house, your house, your house!” Chesney repeated as he tapped players on the helmet or shoulder before the Bruins routed Maryland by 51 points on the road.He can reassure.“It will not be louder,” Chesney told his team before it faced Oregon at Autzen Stadium after having rolled in speakers behind the line of scrimmage in practice, “than what that huddle was this week.”He can challenge.“You left a lot of opportunities out there that should be yours,” Chesney told his team while holding a 10-6 halftime lead over the Ducks.“Go f—ing take them back in the second half.”The animated displays have been unveiled thanks to a series of behind-the-scenes videos released by the school’s athletic department.No matter Chesney’s approach at any moment, there are a few constants.He speaks with confidence and conviction, passion reverberating with every word.

The underlying message is to leave no doubt, the coach repeatedly telling players they must believe 100% they’re going to win each game, not 99%.His most famous speech came earlier this month inside an Autzen Stadium tunnel.As his underdog team prepared to face Oregon, Chesney paraphrased Hernan Cortes, a Spanish conquistador who ordered his soldiers to burn their boats so that the only choice was to proceed into battle.“Burn the f—ing boats!” Chesney yelled inside the tunnel.“There is no way out.

We can’t go that way, you’ve got to go through these motherf—ers!”The Bruins went on to post a 17-15 victory and have won their first six games, UCLA’s best start since it also went 6-0 in 2022.Where did all this swagger come from? Who motivated the coach who is inspiring the rest of the college football world?Chesney credited his father with being a major influence in his approach.Bob Chesney Sr.

delivered similarly spirited pep talks to his son before their small Catholic high school ...