Don't ever ask a player to do ...

Don\'t ever ask a player to do something he doesn\'t have the ability to do. He\'ll just question your ability as a coach, not his as an athlete.
Don't ever ask a player to do something he doesn't have the ability to do. He'll just question your ability as a coach, not his as an athlete.
 Lou Holtz

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