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The Intangibles - Why Player's Who Perform Off The Stat Sheet Are Fundamental to Team Success

The strive toward perfection is something that every coach is constantly looking out for. It's a universal understanding that the "Perfect Athlete" is one that possesses vital physical elements such as height, speed, and strength etc. However, being the perfect athlete doesn't necessarily make you the perfect athlete and many players who possess these physical elements still fall through the cracks of professional sport because they don't possess what coaches like to call "The Intangibles". These are attributes found in athletes that require no physical talent or skill but add significant value to players who aren't as physically blessed as the LeBron James' or Cristiano Ronaldo's of the world. In fact, in my eyes, it makes them even more valuable.  It's no question. Every great team requires great players. The Bulls had Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Barcelona had Messi and Iniesta. The Patriots had Brady and Gronkowski. But I woul...