Everyone who has ever played a sport deserves to have a coach who is absolutely nuts.

And because negotiations between the Denver Nuggets and George Karl went well, these players are going to get their chance.

As described by the media and many others alike, Karl is kind of a wacko.

We see those pictures of him screaming at officials after a call and he is not just screaming, he’s right in their face using every ounce of energy he has to overturn the call.

Besides, he’s at an age when most people think about retiring.

He’s not in the best shape and yet he comes within breathing distance of his players and certainly doesn’t hold his opinion back.

While some might frown on the idea of playing for such an intense character, it is probably just the thing the Nuggets need.

Once we get beyond the yelling and screaming, we see a passionate coach who only wants the best for his players.

He has taken teams from the bottom of the standings to contend for an NBA championship and if that involves a little yelling then that is obviously what needs to be done.

It is not like Karl is the only hyper coach in the world of coaching.

If you saw the Duke versus Maryland basketball game last week, then you know it was one of the biggest upsets so far this year in college basketball.

Unranked Maryland took the lead about half way through the second half and never looked back to beat No. 2 Duke.

At the helm of Maryland is a man named Gary Williams who other coaches and sportswriters have termed “Wacko.”

Sportswriter Rick Reilly said last year in a column during March Madness that “Gary Williams is ADHD boy on Red Bull.”

Williams is intense, passionate and wants to win.

He’s also hilarious to watch during the game as he constantly paces up and down the sideline of the court, fidgeting with his tie, crouching, jumping and flailing his arms like an octopus playing the drums.

If you have not had the opportunity to play for Maryland or one of Karl’s many teams, I’m sure you’ve had a hyper coach.

The men at the University of Indiana had their opportunity for years with hot heated Bobby Knight.

I guess they felt like sharing their wealth with the men at Texas Tech and look what Knight has done with that team.

Texas Tech constantly makes the NCAA tournament and is a top team in the Big 12.

Outside of the professional or college realm, my brother had a coach, who after returning from a Bobby Knight coaching camp, began to institute many of Knight’s philosophies.

That was an interesting year, luckily no chairs were thrown.

I however did have a coach take a page out of the Knight handbook and chuck a chair.

I guess he was upset with how we were swimming that day.

But as an athlete, I can’t blame him for wanting me to swim well. And that year I had one of my most successful years ever.

No matter what level people compete at, the chance to compete under a passionate coach can’t be beat.

If fans or the media list the guy as a nut, that doesn’t matter because a coach is hired to get the best possible results out of his players.

And if that takes a few lose screws, then that just might be the price we pay to do our best.

This is certainly the price the Nuggets players will be paying to better their team.