I haven't died yet, that I know of; but no I'm not Bill.
I've coached before and have recently been coaching my daughter in Tennis, so the coach speak just comes out sometimes. Usually not a big rah rah guy but it has it's uses too.
Going back to basics when someone is struggling is the best thing to do, to reset their mind and get them back on track. I typically tell them what I think the basics are so they understand what I want from them. Explaining it that way let's them know what those "basics" are. Sometimes players get in a groove, good or bad, and need to be reminded what they are up there to do and to forget old mistakes. I'm sure that was the "Zen" that Augie used when he'd call a player over before they roped a much needed single to get a run home. Players get caught up sometimes in a moment or in repetition and forget to do their job. See the ball, make contact, put the ball in play, etc...
The team seemed to wake up last game and got down early and came back playing their game and won the game. That's how we will continue to win. Plus, incredible, intense focusness. 😉