Originally Posted by
Eric F
The old-school attitude that you have to play at a high level to be able to coach at a high level continues to be challenged. Another example is the Dodger's hitting coach, Robert Von Scoyoc - a young guy whose playing peak was being mediocre in HS. He became a student of the swing, learned from some of the most respected hitting coaches in the same, and helped JD Martinez rebuild his swing into what we see today.
I've always found credence in the old expression "It takes a chump to make a champ". Superstars don't make good coaches. Other than Lenny Wilkins, I can't think of another instance, in any sport, where a superstar became a championship calibre coach.
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