USWNT Coach Dawn Staley likes jigsaw puzzles. Her coaching vision includes assembling puzzles - every piece matters.
Yesterday, I saw two former players, Meg and Kiki. Both either completed their masters degrees or are finishing them.
Meg was a "glue guy," someone who always did the right things although she wasn't necessarily the most talent. Kiki was tough, a "dirt dog" who never shied away from being a "toughness enforcer."
Amos Alonzo Stagg was asked about his team. He said to give him twenty years and he'd be able to give a better opinion. If Meg and Kiki are representative, I'm good with that team.
Roster construction isn't only about finding people to fill roles. It's about finding good people who value working together and sacrifice. This Reddit article illustrates how Brad Stevens operates.
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