“A leader may be the most knowledgeable person in the world,
but if the players on his team
cannot translate that knowledge into action,
it means nothing.”
~ Mike Krzyzewski ~
This quote from Coach K has been in my thoughts often these past few days. There is a fundamental truth in his words.
Legendary Purdue basketball coach was a football quarterback in college. He also lettered in baseball and track at Kansas State. He didn't play basketball but still became one of the best basketball coaches in the nation.
Isiah Thomas was a legendary basketball player winning NCAA and NBA championships but was a terrible coach.
Translating knowledge into successful action is the bottom line in coaching. Some can do it and some cannot. Playing experience is not necessarily an indicator of one's ability to do so.
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