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Adam Oates Quotes

Adam Oates quotes

Canadian Athlete August 27, 1962

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Growing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you. Adam Oates
Adam Oates quote: "I was a punk. I think that's why I'm such a good person now,..."
I was a punk. I think that's why I'm such a good person now, because I was such a bad guy then. Adam Oates
I can't be a hypocrite as a coach because as a player that's what I wanted. I wanted feedback, I wanted communication from the boss. I showed up for work, you can yell at me if you want, but I want input. So that's the kind of coach I want to be. Adam Oates
You eat and sleep it all day long and play on the streets until mom calls you in. My story is no different than anybody else's. Adam Oates
I was 19 years old, pumping gas and going nowhere. I was kind of a high school dropout at that point because I had left school to play hockey, but no one drafted me. Adam Oates
Adam Oates quote: "I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't say I really..."
I went to the Hall of Fame with my dad. I can't say I really remember too much about it. Adam Oates
Adam Oates quote: "Even the superstars need to be coached once in awhile."
Even the superstars need to be coached once in awhile. Adam Oates
Adam Oates quote: "Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies to the..."
Assistant coaches become a little bit more buddies to the players than a head coach. Adam Oates

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