[quote="OLV72" post=306087][quote="Mike Zaun" post=306085]I won't get on Mullin for this too much because we are 7-0 after all and I know other coaches dress down as well. However, I do think it's important to set the tone with your attire. It's a psychological effect...people are going to take you more seriously in a suit and tie vs. in a polo shirt and khakis or the like. Please don't take that the wrong way, because I'm not saying our players don't take him seriously. IMO it's more of a respect thing that I was taught in graduate school. You are representing a fan base, a university, a basketball brand, your family, your team, your area, etc. People actually make subconscious associations based on this stuff. For example, a parent of a recruit may take a guy like Jay Wright more seriously and have more faith that he can instill a sense of honor and responsibility...just from him wearing flashy suits. Whether or not the association is true, perception is reality. Not saying it would have any effect on performance, but I'd argue it counts for something. Recruiting may be one.
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Well clearly when you win without the professional presentation, it affords you some flexibility. Look at a guy like Steve Jobs who wore the same basic stuff all the time. Many interpreted that as him being so smart and busy that he didn't even have time to care about such menial things as his presentation and it kind of added to his aura/legend. Similar thing happened to Bill since he won so much. I'd say these are exceptions though and probably not the rule. Just strictly my opinion here. Don't really see what good can come out of it especially when considering recruiting is a big part of our sport and you're selling yourself to a kid's parents/handlers.
Not saying it makes a big difference, but perhaps just enough of a difference where it can sway opinions and affect perceptions. Just saying, wear a nice suit and tie and you'd be surprised to see people hold the door a bit longer for you. IMO it exhibits power, confidence, responsibility, order, and prestige and many others do as well even though they aren't aware of it.