Over the years, Coach Savage found himself developing a genuine liking for some of his young athletes. He would take the time to ask about their home life, interests outside of sports, and just get to know the young men’s personalities. As a coach and mentor, he found that the athletes tended to gravitate towards him in general, as most of them grew to trust him. Sometimes, one of the young men would request a private meeting with Coach Savage in his office. Mostly, the boy would try to sweet talk him into giving them more playing time on the court or, alternatively, ask for advice regarding things going on in their personal lives. The coach really enjoyed these one-on-ones and occasionally he would develop a bit of a crush, but they were typically short-lived and fleeting.