The old sales adage applies when taking over a program: “Under-promise and over- deliver.”
Especially if you are a first time head coach at any level. Being the head coach is much different than being the assistant. Your education is just beginning. Humility is good.
I don’t know how Walters conducted himself in the off- season. Players don’t need bravado, they just need to know you have a plan. “This is where we are going and how we will get there.”