Coaches Quote by Steve Prefontaine

“As far as being a coach, it's always fascinated me. It's a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you're dealing with people.” quote by Steve Prefontaine — Download Open image

“As far as being a coach, it's always fascinated me. It's a greater responsibility than most people give it credit for because you're dealing with people.”

Steve Prefontaine

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I'm the one who has made all the sacrifices. Those are my American records, not the country's.

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A race is a work of art.

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The AAU doesn't care about the athletes; why should I care about them?

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Running gives me confidence.

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To hell with love of country - I compete for myself.

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People say I should be running for a gold medal for the old red, white and blue and all that bull, but it's not…

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No one will ever win a 5,000-meter by running an easy two miles. Not against me.

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