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The question was; the difference between a "good coach" and a "great coach", not a bad coach. We've all seen coaches that do not know whats going on and thats a different topic. A great coach will have the following:
1. a good recruiting program (assemble talent)
2. a good organization (feeder system)
3. good leadership capabilities
4. an open door policy
5. will select players with heart and drive
6. will constantly strive to be better
7. has an open mind
8. not to conservative
9. able to motivate his/her players
10. has players respect
If you can assemble all these things you will be successful. Even the best of coaches will be second guessed, that's just human nature. Give me talent with heart and they will win every time. Even the best of coaches can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear!
I can only add one more.
11. Surround themselves with a great coaching staff.
If there are weaknesses in your coaching ability. Find a staff that can fill that void. Can give the team the best of knowledge, from every angle, every aspect of the game!