'What he had was unique, you can't coach it.', 'I think if you talk about Europe, you talk about five or six and if you talk about his qualities he'd always be in there. 'It was a short career but if you go back to the basic qualities he was exceptional.' [1] (Johan Cruyff)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cruyff praises Best's natural talent and unique qualities that cannot be taught.
- In plain terms
- Best had rare innate skills that made him exceptional despite a short career.
- What can you take from it?
- Natural talent often outweighs coaching in defining greatness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can talent be taught?
- What defines an exceptional player?
Another view
Coaching can maximize potential even if it cannot create raw talent.
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