Tony Romo has done nothing short but take the NFL world by storm since stepping off the field and into the broadcast booth earlier this year. As the color commentator for CBS, he’s dazzled fans with his ability to seemingly predict the future, all while explaining complex ideas seamlessly.

How does he do it? Well, opening up in the first time in a longform interview with Sports Illustrated’s Richard Deitsch, Romo explains how he’s been able to hit the ground running during his first year in the booth. In a particularly enlightening part of the interview, Romo says it essentially comes down to one thing: Preparation, especially in regards to head coaches.