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Old 07-21-2015, 03:21 PM   #110
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Originally Posted by Weitz View Post
Whats the saying? If you can't play, then coach?

I agree though I think its hard to be really great at something and try and coach it.

There's a reason that 3-4th line plugs end up as great coaches, and many top-tier players end up not doing so well. For someone like Gretzky that is amplified because literally no one sees the game the way he does. He likely can't explain it. It would lead to a lot of frustration for both he and the players, as he can't understand that they don't see what he does, and they can't understand what he's trying to show you or how you're supposed to execute it without being miles ahead of everyone else.
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