This is how you coach basketball. It starts before you ever touch the ball, with respect and gratitude for the opportunity to play—something that these future NBA stars would not be able to do if males their age didn’t delay their studies and fight battles for it.

I don’t mind Lady Gaga singing it, but these kids need to understand why it’s happening and how they should appreciate it. Buzz Williams, Virginia Tech’s basketball coach, delivered his team a lesson that would make you cry.

Singing the national anthem before a major athletic event has become show business. Watch the video below.