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Old 04-21-2018, 12:53 PM   #932
Yamer
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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache View Post
I think it isn’t. So there you go.

One thing you don’t deal with as a junior coach in the same way is salaries and egos, and commanding respect.
You deal with a high turnover, young men yet to mature (most of which are balancing education with playing), and having to win 2 championship tournaments. The latter of which is made from 3 other teams you have never played before.

And they absolutely deal with egos and demanding respect. Who is more likely to disrespect you: a 17 year old kid that's constantly been told he's the next big thing, or a 34 year old veteran humbled by years of training and the rigors of professionalism?
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