Deion Sanders has made clear what will get him to coach at the pro level. The Colorado head coach joined “GMA3” on Wednesday and said the one thing that will get him to make the leap to the NFL — his family. “The only way I would consider is to coach my sons,” Sanders said, emphasizing the plural form of “sons.”

The concept of a parent being deeply invested in their child’s future is universal, and this is especially true for parents of athletes with NFL aspirations. When the parent in question is Deion Sanders—one of the most iconic figures in football history—their influence extends far beyond that of an average parent.