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I think when you are the parents of a gifted athlete, the best thing in the world you can do is to encourage them, in my
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"I think when you are the parents of a gifted athlete, the best thing in the world you can do is to encourage them, in my opinion. My dad didn't push me and I didn't push my children in athletics"

- Bob Lilly

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Bob Lilly's quote speaks with the significance of adult support in the growth of a talented professional athlete. He thinks that the best thing a moms and dad can do is to urge their youngster, as opposed to pushing them to excel. This is likely due to the fact that he experienced his own dad not pushing him in athletics, as well as he selected to not push his very own kids either. This recommends that he believes that a helpful atmosphere is more beneficial than an affordable one. He likely thinks that a helpful setting allows the athlete to establish their skills and also reach their full capacity, without really feeling the pressure of needing to do. Ultimately, Bob Lilly's quote highlights the value of adult assistance in the advancement of a talented professional athlete.

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Bob Lilly This quote is written / told by Bob Lilly somewhere between July 26, 1939 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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