Mike Tomlin discusses benefits of hobbies outside football

Mike Tomlin, recently transitioned to NBC’s Football Night in America, spoke on the importance of having interests outside of football. He revealed his passion for architecture through a Minecraft city project that he has developed with his sons over the last 12 years. Tomlin underscored that such outlets can be therapeutic for NFL coaches, having stumbled into this realization while engaging with his children. His Minecraft creations debuted in a YouTube series, receiving overwhelming public interest. Tomlin expressed surprise at the attention and excitement from his family about their project’s reception, emphasizing the value of maintaining personal interests in high-pressure professions.

• 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I think it’s a good thing’: Mike Tomlin supports coaches having something to take their minds off football