Nick Saban is one of the best coaches of all time. Not just American football, although that’s at the top of the list, but name a sport and Saban probably knows a way to improve your game. That’s what the greats do, and the Alabama legend coaches golf with the same tenacity and know-how he does on the gridiron. Also, he’s smiling most of the time, which looks both terrifying and intimidating.

Saban had several of his players join in at his charity golf tournament in Birmingham, and this was as good a chance as any to teach them about another game he loves.

Here’s Saban (in a hell of a straw hat) giving lessons and pointers to Kool-Aid McKinstry, one of Bama’s starting cornerbacks and a guy with a great name.

Nick Saban giving Kool-Aid McKinstry a private lesson. pic.twitter.com/nlH2nWguTg

— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) May 23, 2023

McKinstry is starting with the basics, as we all need from time to time, as Saban breaks down the perfect grip and form.

Of course, Saban needs to teach proper swing mechanics, and he works on exactly that with defensive back Malachi Moore.

Nick Saban instructing defensive back Malachi Moore. pic.twitter.com/I6UiIrjgLP

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You can see Moore improve in just a matter of seconds and he even goes on to say that he “finally got the hang of it”. Give him a few more lessons and Moore will be vying for a tour card faster than you can say Roll Tide.

Finally got the hang of it? https://t.co/cSoHk7GPFV pic.twitter.com/uxH3Exj5si

— Kinggchi? (@malachi_moore13) May 23, 2023

With pre-season camp just a few months away, Saban and his players seem to be bonding and getting some athletic endeavours on the books in advance. Alabama didn’t make the 2023 National Championship game, but look out for them this year — quite the bold prediction — as the squad are already clicking and they’re not even on the football field yet.

Recap of yesterday's Nick's Kids event in Birmingham. Quite a few cameos from current players, coaches, and some former Tide favorites. Enjoy. pic.twitter.com/swAG5ziTae

— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) May 24, 2023

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