I believe the target of anything in life should be to do it so well that it becomes an art.
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At a young age winning is not the most important thing... the important thing is to develop creative and skilled players with good confidence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Winning isn't everything for young players; developing their skills and confidence is more crucial.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal and skill development in young athletes rather than just focusing on victories. Arsene Wenger advocates for nurturing creativity and self-confidence in players, which are essential traits that contribute to their overall growth and success in sports and life.
Themes
WinningDevelopmentConfidenceCreativityYouth Sports
In practice
Example use cases
During a youth sports event, a coach might quote this to emphasize the value of skill development over winning.
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