Chiefs HC Andy Reid discusses training camp benefits: “It builds a certain camaraderie”

The Kansas City Chiefs will again call Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph home for the next few weeks for training camp. The franchise has made the campus its second home for years, and it was the spark for three Super Bowl titles.

On Tuesday, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with media members while settling on campus. He proudly discussed the importance of holding camp away from the city and not holding joint practices with other teams.

“We love the setup here. The people here treat us great at Missouri Western State University and its beautiful facilities,” said Reid. “It’s great to be able to get away from the city and be able to house guys in the same dorm.”

Reid’s training camps have earned a reputation for being challenging and mastering his fast system. During the training camp session, an increased focus on details is carved out, and the closed quarters of the campus help get the message across.

“I’m saying this as a coach — they’re probably not going to say this — it builds a certain camaraderie as you go,” said Reid. “You’re eating together; you’re sleeping in the same building together, so you can’t help but talk to each other. In today’s world, that’s a positive thing.”

The journey to a potential three-peat starts now, and the essential aspect of the formula is in motion with camp getting underway.