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Over 13 years and two other lower-tier jobs, Cignetti learned how to find players who were just good-enough athletically, but whose decision-making and consistency set them apart.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
"You have to be unparalleled. You have to be superior athletically to be able to learn the game and then break through."
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
South Africa's fielding was superb – Lungi Ngidi athletically catching Jamie Overton while running back from mid-on – but a frazzled England were inept in their decision-making.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2025
“Although attractive physically and athletically built, Aaron found himself insecure and unable to initiate relationships,” Orr wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 29, 2025
Rather than our hanging out after school and running the chance of getting into trouble, sports provided a space for us to grow athletically, develop our self-confidence, and learn to work well with others.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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