Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Brian Schottenheimer is as advertised in Cowboys' mic'd up training camp video

Originally posted on Dallas Cowboys on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated Jul 29, 2025 9:40 AM ET

From the moment Brian Schottenheimer took over as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, the one word we heard on repeat was "energy." Players new and old have been praising Schottenheimer for his infectious energy and the new culture he is creating in the organization.

When Schottenheimer was first hired, there was a lukewarm response from the fan base. Some may have preferred a flashier hire, but "Coach Schotty" has been getting the job done.

Throughout OTAs and minicamp, it was clear that Schottenheimer was building a good repoire with the players, and that has carried over to training camp.

Since arriving in Oxnard, the Cowboys look rejuvenated and are actually enjoying themselves on the field. Every practice starts with a high-energy warm-up, and it's created a great atmosphere.

While we have seen clips and photos from the practice sessions, the Cowboys are now giving fans a more intimate look at what it's like out on the field with Schottenheimer roaming.

The team dropped a four-minute video of Coach Schotty mic'd up during the first weekend practices of this year's training camp and he is as advertised. Schottenheimer is hyping his players at every opportunity.

sound for schotty

Coach was mic’d up at practice this weekend!#SoundsFromTheSideline | @Lenovo pic.twitter.com/WMA3272GXg
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 29, 2025

How could you not want to play for this man? Let's just hope the energy can continue throughout the season, even if the team hits a rough stretch, and that it results in wins in the fall.

And, as an added bonus, we'll be getting more of Schottenheimer on our screens when HBO rolls out the new season of Hard Knocks: In Season, which focuses on the Cowboys and their division rivals in the NFC East.

This article first appeared on Dallas Cowboys on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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