Laurie is trying to decide who to ask to write her a letter of recommendation. Which candidate is the BEST option?

A strong recommendation comes from someone who knows Laurie well and can describe her abilities and character with specific examples. Her soccer coach has worked with her for three seasons, so they can speak about her consistently over time. The substitute teacher only knew her briefly, and the counselor sees her infrequently.

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