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New Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer made it clear when he was hired that he wanted to build the right culture and bring some high energy.<\/p>\n

While judging an organization’s culture will take more than a few practices, it’s already evident that the energy is at an all-time high with the Cowboys.<\/p>\n

Schottenheimer was praised for his approach during minicamp, and it’s carried over to training camp. Earlier in the week, there was a video that went viral of the team celebrating during pre-practice warm-ups, which included Dak Prescott going “full rodeo Cowboy.”<\/p>\n

MORE: <\/strong>Cowboys fans show up in masses for training camp Opening Ceremony<\/p>\n

Now, there’s a new video making the rounds that shows the coaching staff showing off a whole new level of pre-practice motivation. Secondary coach Darian Thompson was being carried on a stretcher, which he used as a surfboard.<\/p>\n

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The Cowboys assistant coaches continue their daily tradition of scheming something new for the energy drill to start practice.<\/p>\n

Today, they carry secondary coach Darian Thompson on a stretcher like a surfboard. pic.twitter.com\/27BanhtYPg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thompson, who spent four years playing safety for Dallas, has been an assistant coach with the team since 2023. He was originally hired as an assistant linebackers and quality control coach.<\/p>\n

He’s just one of many coaches who have been spotted thoroughly enjoying their time in Oxnard.<\/p>\n

WATCH: <\/strong>Cowboys legend serenades Charlotte Jones for special moment at camp<\/p>\n

The team has been getting practice kicked off with high-energy footwork drills, which have often ended with coaches such as assistant wide receivers coach Tiquan Underwood firing the players up.<\/p>\n

Carrying this energy into the season will be key, especially after such a draining campaign in 2024.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys assistant wide receivers coach Tiquan Underwood during training camp at the River Ridge Fields. \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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