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I think if you have played, and paid attention to what was going on around you, you can learn new functions like reffing and coaching quicker than those who have not. Your awareness of what is happening is much better if you have had it tuned through playing high level ball. I do not have the higher level playing experience, and I had to learn things as a coach that are natural to some players.
But not all players know how to coach, or even know these things that I have learned. The most outstanding players generally seem to suffer when dealing with the mere mortal players and trying to get the most out of these players. They may have gotten by with less than perfect fundamentals because of their athleticism. And they may or may not want to learn things from a new perspective.
Over the long haul, I don't think it matters. If a player comes in with the intent of actively learning, he/she will probably move quicker than the average non-player with the same goals.
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