HEAD coach Andy Reid revealed the lesson that he’s learned on leading the Kansas City Chiefs to a winning culture.
The 67-year-old Andy Reid has helped lead the Chiefs to three Super Bowl titles.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid holding the Lombardi Trophy after his Super Bowl 58 win[/caption]
Reid will be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer when it’s all said and done.
And his accolades speak for themselves.
Reid is just one of four coaches ever to win 300 NFL games (Don Shula, 347; Bill Belichick, 333; George Halas, 324) and has won three Super Bowls in the past six seasons, among other achievements.
But the 27-year veteran head coach has a quality that’s not shown in statistics, and that’s being a leader of men.
Reid caught up with The U.S. Sun thanks to his Skechers ‘Relaxed Andy’ Slip-ins campaign.
During the interview, he opened up on what the biggest lesson he’s learned about controlling a locker room.
“Don’t put people in a box. You never know once you open the box for ’em what’s going to pop out. So give them a chance,” Reid said.
“Give them a chance to dream a little bit.
“All these kids are uniquely different and I try to give them some opportunity to use their own ideas, personality and to bring their own innovation to the game.
“I won’t let them forget, though – I have 51 percent of the vote!”
Reid turned around the Chiefs after taking over as the franchise’s head coach in 2013.
While Reid’s coaching can be attributed to his success, it’s his personality that has helped push each player.
Patrick Mahomes has been a superstar ever since he became the full-time starter in his second season in 2018.
The three-time Super Bowl MVP has led the Chiefs to seven consecutive appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
Mahomes and Reid on the sidelines during a 2024 game[/caption]
Mahomes has credited not only Reid’s attitude for his success, but also his accountability.
“I think what makes Coach Reid so special is that he continues to push you to be better,” Mahomes told Complex earlier this year.
“You would think with all the success that we have, he would just roll the football out there and tell you to go out there and just play and do what you did, but he always holds me accountable first.
“He pushes me to be even better and to work on the little things here and there, and it keeps me motivated to get even better.
Mahomes hugging Reid following the Super Bowl 57 win[/caption]
“When I keep that same motivation, it bleeds throughout the rest of the football team.
“I think we have a lot of guys that want to be the best versions of themselves, and then collectively as a team.”
The Chiefs are coming off a disappointing Super Bowl 59 loss after looking to three-peat.
While other coaches likely listen to the world’s takes and opinions, Reid, instead, has blocked out the talking heads and has turned his attention to getting his franchise locked in for the 2025 season.
Reid seen coaching during the Chiefs’ Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers[/caption]
“Don’t listen to the noise out there, but focus on communication and growth from past experiences,” Reid told The U.S Sun.
“I believe the team is ready for the challenge this season.
“The team will not be defined by external predictions or past results, but will focus on enjoying the game and improving together as a unit.”
