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“You are the real teachers. You have these children when they are at their emotional peaks and lows. That's when they are the most pliable. It doesn't take any intelligence to send a kid home with his head hanging between his knees. But to send him home with his head up every night might show a little coaching.”

Quote by Morgan Wootten

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Morgan Wootten
Morgan Wootten

Morgan Wootten, born on April 21, 1931, is a renowned basketball coach. He is highly respected in the basketball community for his exceptional coaching abilities and deep understanding of the sport. more

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