Coach Ulbrickson was a very strategic coach throughout "The Boys in the Boat." One example of this is on page 94 when he says "They were going to go all out every day, right from the start to get into top physical condition." This is a smart strategy that he uses to get the boys stronger, to row faster and to not let them get out of shape. This also shows he is intelligent.
Another way he shows that he is clever is when he tells them that their spot is not