I kept my speeches short as captain. I focused on the key points of the opposition of the day. As coach, I was never afraid to give long speeches to the players throughout our preparations. It was important they had all the information possible.

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Afraid Captain Coach Day Focused Give Had Important Information Kept Key Long Never Opposition Our Players Points Possible Preparations Short Speeches Throughout

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