Coach Prime’s powerful weight room wisdom for Shilo Sanders

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Corder | Last updated Mar 10, 2025 8:00 PM ET

In the weight room, Coach Prime isn’t just a father — he’s a mentor, pushing his son, Shilo Sanders, toward greatness in more ways than one. With the NFL draft just around the corner, Shilo is preparing for his moment to shine, and his dad is right by his side, dropping gems of wisdom.

As Shilo lifted weights, Coach Prime took him back to his Florida roots, referencing the game of “catch the rabbit.” “When you catch the rabbit, baby, you ain’t thinking. You just going to get it,” Coach Prime explained. The lesson? Stop overthinking and attack every opportunity.

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Shilo’s curiosity kicked in as he asked how many rabbits Coach Prime had caught in his legendary career. The response was profound: “How many rabbits caught me, is what you should be asking.” The metaphor? Life evolves, and there comes a point when you stop chasing and start being chased.

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Shilo, always quick-witted, couldn’t resist teasing his dad. “You’re just full of riddles today,” he said, but deep down, those riddles hold the key to future success. With Colorado’s Pro Day ahead, Shilo will take these words to heart as he strives to elevate his draft stock.

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Shilo may be getting ready to step onto the NFL stage, but with Coach Prime’s words in his corner, the real chase is just beginning.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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