Coaches Quote by Claudio Ranieri
“In Italy the Coach is a paratrooper who jumps out of the plane but doesn't know if the parachute will open or not.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press conference, 2016, after Italy World Cup win
A coach must act despite uncertainty, trusting skill over guaranteed outcomes.
In simple terms: Coaches act without knowing results.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk, trust preparation.
Themes
leadership
uncertainty
trust
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- sports coaching
- business leadership
- project planning
Key Concepts
risk management
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare for unknown outcomes?
- What risks are worth taking?
A Different Perspective
Uncertainty can cause paralysis if not managed.
![“Fear and hatred are the legacy of Ronald Reagan. America's vision of peace and freedom [is being] blasted by the guns of the U.S. Navy in Lebanon, the guns of U.S. paratroopers in Grenada, and the guns of U.S. helicopters in Honduras and El Salvador.” quote by Alan Cranston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1ff/alan-cranston-33492_america_fear-and-hatred-are-the-legacy-of-ronald_2930110.jpg)
![“This impressed me when I was the editor of the Sunday Times [of London] - we had the "Bloody Sunday" killings of 13 unarmed civilians by British paratroopers. We interviewed 500 people for our report, and not one of them could give us a total picture of what was happening. It was like the Rashomon…” quote by Harold Evans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d6b/harold-evans-15687_bloody_this-impressed-me-when-i-was-the-editor_1155576.jpg)
