WATCH: Unearthed video shows Nick Saban delivering an eye-opening speech on the glory of elevating young athletes

Nick Saban's greatness as a coach in college football is undeniable. Saban achieved significant success in the landscape before his unexpected retirement earlier this year. He has become a source of inspiration for the coming generations.

One of the things that Saban is known for is bringing out the best in his players. This is something crucial in the world of college football, and Saban has proven to be a master of it.

In an old video unearthed on the internet, Nick Saban was seen giving a speech on elevating young athletes. His words emphasize how special it is to bring the best out of people.

“It’s a human condition to be average,” Saban said. “It's not to be as good as you can be. It's a human condition to survive. Just along, be average. It's why when a kid makes an A on the midterm, he misses two weeks of class or doesn't go or try, thinking if I get a C on the next test, I'll still have a B average.

“Lots of people think that way. That's normal. So when you get one that comes out for football and he thinks that way, don't think he's got something wrong with him. He's normal. What we do to get them to play hard, play tough all the time, to give effort is special.

“It's special to get somebody to be the best that they can be. To understand the work ethic and how important it is to earn it and you reap what you sow.”

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Evidence of Nick Saban's ability to elevate his athletes

Throughout his career as a college football coach, Nick Saban has focused on bringing out the best in his players on and off the field. The coach had a significant impact on the lives of many players that played under him.

Here's a look at the numbers regarding player success during his time at Alabama.

656: The number of players who earned a degree at the University of Alabama under Saban.

47: The number of players who played under Saban at Alabama and went to be a first-round pick

16: The number of consecutive seasons Saban has produced a first-round pick in the NFL draft

133: The number of NFL draft picks Nick Saban produced at Alabama

42: The number of players who earned the Consensus All-American honor under Saban

4: The number of players Nick Saban coached to the Heisman Trophy in Tuscaloosa