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a hell of an athlete—but then, he had a hell of a coach.
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The speaker praises both people in strong, informal language. The athlete was exceptionally good, and the coach was exceptional too. The wording also links the athlete’s excellence with the quality of the coaching, while keeping the tone warm and emphatic.
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