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Why Generalists Succeed: David Epstein

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

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Exploring the Role of Coaches in Athlete Development

This chapter discusses the importance of coaches in the development of athletes at higher levels. It emphasizes the need for coaches to guide athletes in engineering their own solutions and going through a trial and error process. The chapter highlights the role of coaches in underwriting the proper risks for their athletes and viewing experimentation as part of a longer-term development plan.

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