Look at every coach at all the main CR clubs ... saprissa, la liga, herediano, la sele, etc ... they all have the same style; they play not to lose. They're too reactive. Not aggressive.
Pinto changed all that and was bulldozed out of there for working his players too hard. It's just the culture in general. Too passive-aggressive. Blame others. Complain about things, but don't actually do anything about it.
But hey ... pura vida!