Over the past five days, South Carolina Gamecock fans have seen coaches from several athletic programs at the school cheering on the basketball programs. Shane Beamer was at the men’s basketball game versus No. 6 Kentucky this past Tuesday night. Dawn Staley appeared for both the men’s b-ball game against the Wildcats and their Saturday matchup against Missouri.
Head baseball coach Mark Kingston shouted out both basketball programs when he spoke to the media this past Wednesday. Men’s soccer coach Tony Annan shouted out Staley and the women’s basketball team after their win over the No. 9 LSU Tigers this past Thursday. I haven’t covered all the bases, but you get the overall point.
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For the first time that most fans can remember, the head coaches of the Gamecocks’ different athletic programs are taking on a more active role in not just acknowledging but publicly supporting other sports teams at the university. It’s not unique to just South Carolina, but it speaks to the positive culture set by the coaches and likely being passed down to the players of each team.