Coaching Quote #82: Character

“ I've always felt that you win with good people. To me character is just as important as ability. Character has to do with how people are put together. It’s the correlation between what they believe and how they act.”

--- Don Shula

Coaching Quote #81: Winning

"Winning isn't like a light bulb. You can't just switch it on when you need it."

--- Eric Musselman

Coaching Quote #79: Practice

"You should never face something in a game that your players haven't experienced."

--- Brad Stevens

Coaching Quote #77: Coaching

"Coaching is about kids, people and relationships......not X's and O's"

--- Buzz Williams

Coaching Quote #76: Chances

"We all get new chances to the end of our lives, but not second chances in the same set of
circumstances; and the great difference between one person and another is how he takes hold and
uses his first chance, and how he takes his fall if it is scored against him."

--- Thomas Hughs

Coaching Quote #75: Shooting

"Biggest thing in shooting is mentality of shooter"

--- Herb Magee

Coaching Quote #74: Inconvenience

"Temporary Inconvenience = Permanent Improvement"

--- Point Guard College

Coaching Quote #73: Screener

"Anybody can be a good screener"

--- Rick Majerus

Coaching Quote #72: Determined Spirit

"The miracle, or the power, that elevates the few is to be found in their perseverance under the promptings of a brave, determined spirit."

--- Mark Twain

Coaching Quote #71: Hard Work

"The most profound basic of all is simple HARD WORK"

--- Pat Riley

Coaching Quote #71: Good Coaching

"Good coaching may be defined as the development of character, personality and habits of players, plus the teaching of fundamentals and team play."

--- Claire Bee

Coaching Quote #71: Passing

"Every time you pass, be the hardest player on the floor to guard."

--- Pat Summitt

Coaching Quote #70: Will to Win

"The will to win is grossly overrated. The will to prepare is far more important."

--- Bobby Knight

Coaching Quote #69: Attitude

"What would the team be like if everyone had your attitude?"

--- Don Meyer

Coaching Quote #68: Championships

"To win championships, make your lay ups and free throws"

--- Don Meyer

Coaching Quote #67: Dreams

“It’s not about how to achieve your dreams. It’s about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. The dreams will come to you.”

--- Randy Pausch

Coaching Quote #66: Knowledge

"Knowledge is good, but your players must believe in your knowledge."

--- Doc Rivers

Coaching Quote #65: On Time

"Be on time. It's disrespectful to your teammates to be late and we don't tolerate it."

--- Terry Francona

Coaching Quote #64: Average

“You’re not allowed to be average in anything you do-we demand excellence.”

--- Jeff Capel

Coaching Quote #63: 3 Point Shot

“A wide open 3-pt. shot is better than a contested 2-pt. shot."
--- Brian P. Donoghue