Well this is one way to send a message to your players.
Braves head coach Fredi Gonzalez brought in motivational speaker Donnie Moore to fire up the team during spring training. Part of Moore's bit was to break bricks over Gonzalez's chest.
The tactic seemed to work. The Brave went on to beat the Astros 6-5 in Grapefruit League action on Saturday.
(Source: Hardball Talk)