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In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and would make me do more in a positive sense. He was the first person who taught me not to be afraid of failure.
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"In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and would make me do more in a positive sense. He was the first person who taught me not to be afraid of failure."
— Mike Krzyzewski #sportscompetition

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In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and would make me do more in a positive sense. He was the first person who taught me not to be afraid of failure. — Mike Krzyzewski

About Mike Krzyzewski

Mike Krzyzewski was a Coach from United States (1947–present).

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Who said "In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I th…"?
This quote is attributed to Mike Krzyzewski, a Coach from United States.
When did Mike Krzyzewski live?
Mike Krzyzewski lived from 1947 – present.
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