RE: NFL Team Considering Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for Head Coach
November 18, 2018 at 2:46 pm
(November 18, 2018 at 2:42 pm)Brian37 Wrote:(November 18, 2018 at 2:31 pm)Jörmungandr Wrote: Nonetheless, coaching is a skill which takes practice, as well as a thorough background in other areas not related to the sport, specifically coaching as a subject in and of itself. I don't know what qualifications she brings to the job, but if this is true, and she is a good prospect, it will require more than just football knowledge.
(I've spent endless hours listening to my two sisters, lifelong gymnastics coaches, talk about the subject. Believe me, I know. )
How many presidents have been military vets compared to the amount of presidents who end up president without combat experience?
I seriously have seen many, even men, in my lifetime of watching the game, whom have never played a down, who could coach better than those whom have played the game.
It isn't an either or proposition to me. It amounts to she should not get the job as a publicity stunt, no. But if she gets the job and produces wins, that is what every team owner wants, and fan wants.
I don't find your parallel to be very parallel. As to whether those you have watched could coach better than those who have played, that is a non sequitur, in addition to the fact that most of those who played are also lacking in some of the relevant background knowledge and experience previously noted.