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Even the superstars need to be coached once in awhile.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I can’t be a hypocrite as a coach because as a player that’s what I wanted. I wanted feedback, I wanted communication from the boss.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I grew up trying to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, not Team Canada. Didn’t even know it existed.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I was a punk. I think that’s why I’m such a good person now, because I was such a bad guy then.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I was 19 years old, pumping gas and going nowhere.
Adam OatesAdam Oates You eat and sleep it all day long and play on the streets until mom calls you in.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can’t say I really remember too much about it.
Adam OatesAdam Oates Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies to the players than a head coach.
Adam OatesAdam Oates Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I showed up for work, you can yell at me if you want, but I want input. So that’s the kind of coach I want to be.
Adam OatesAdam Oates I was kind of a high school dropout at that point because I had left school to play hockey, but no one drafted me.
Adam OatesAdam Oates Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.
Adam OatesAdam Oates My story is no different than anybody else’s.
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Aeriel MirandaAeriel Miranda And prevent the ball from going into the pivot man.
Adolph RuppAdolph Rupp I can catch the ball. You’ve got to throw it to me.
Adrian PetersonAdrian Peterson Byrd has always been that kind of pitcher.
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Adrian GostickAdrian Gostick Point the ball on all long shots.
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