Wayne Simien shares his experience training under different coaching styles that have influenced his career as a college basketball All-American and NBA player. He highlights Coach Self for establishing a standard based on toughness and Pat Riley's ability to motivate a group. Wayne simultaneously comes to a realization that blending toughness with trust makes for a successful athletic career.

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