UConn Basketball Coach Dan Hurley's Unconventional Approach to Motivating His Team. University of Connecticut basketball coach Dan Hurley has been making headlines for his unorthodox methods of motivating his team. The son of legendary coach Bob Hurley, Dan has built a reputation for pushing his players to their limits, often in unconventional and sometimes provocative ways. From using psychological tactics to get inside his players' heads to implementing unique team-building exercises, Hurley's approach has sparked both praise and criticism from fans, players, and fellow coaches alike. As the Huskies prepare for another intense college basketball season, we take a closer look at the tactics and techniques that make Hurley's coaching style so distinctive.


Dan Hurley might have a thing for getting into people's heads.