This is Sarbaugh’s first season in nearly a decade not spending his offseason as a middle school teacher back home in Shillington, Pa..

“In a way, teaching helps me prepare for the upcoming season,” he said. "Handling situations in the classroom translates into managing. So much about managing is getting to know the players. Everybody responds differently, so you have to get to know them personally and figure out what makes them tick.

“You have to be approachable, as well. I try to be the same guy every day whether we’re winning or losing and just stay focused on the players.”

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