I don't hire good coaches, I hire good people. If they turn out to be good coaches, too, that's a plus. — Geno Auriemma Copy Share Image
Compare where you are to where you want to be, and you'll get nowhere — Sara Bareilles Copy Share Image
I think Jeff Hornacek is a very, very good basketball coach and an outstanding person. — Jeff Van Gundy Copy Share Image
It's very rare to find a basketball coach that gets both: that gets the Xs and Os and also gets life. — Kyle Korver Copy Share Image
A guy who gives you less than what he has to give is, one, telling you what he thinks of you, and… — Pete Carril Copy Share Image
“This Sportybella Girls Basketball Jewelry Set is a fun way to express your love of Basketball. This makes a perfect gift for… — Sportybella Copy Share Image
Coaches can talk and talk and talk about something, but if you get it on tape and show it to them, it… — Larry Bird Copy Share Image
Praise your kids. Inspire and motivate your players with praise. Ten years from now it won't matter what your record was. Will… — Jim Harrick Copy Share Image
When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunity for an even bigger victory — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I would never recruit a player who yells at his teammates, disrespected his high school coach, or scores 33 points a game… — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
I don't try to get players emotionally up for a game; it creates too many peaks and valleys... I strive for even… — Denny Crum Copy Share Image
In high school, my principal was a priest and my assistant basketball coach. We were close. In high school, I would talk… — Donte DiVincenzo Copy Share Image
I was a mediocre basketball player. But I was there, and I could remember the plays. And my basketball coach, after he… — Johnny Mathis Copy Share Image
Your defense will save you on the nights that your offense isn't working. — Adolph Rupp Copy Share Image
It's better to have a good player with the basketball in late game situations than to have plays. — Rick Pitino Copy Share Image
When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
It is foolish to expect a young man to follow your advice and to ignore your example. — Don Meyer Copy Share Image
A person really doesn't become whole, until he becomes a part of something that's bigger than himself. — Jim Valvano Copy Share Image
What to do with a mistake: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones. — Don Meyer Copy Share Image
Other people go to the office. I get to coach. I know I've been blessed. — Jim Valvano Copy Share Image
So like any football or basketball coach, you always always believe you're going to win. — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
Don't try to imitate other coaches. Be your own person with your own style and do your own thing. — Hubie Brown Copy Share Image
Most of my learning and philosophy regarding coaching basketball was developed after great frustration. — Dick Bennett Copy Share Image
I'm an NBA basketball coach. I'm not an official, and I'm not trying to be an official. — Erik Spoelstra Copy Share Image
Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat. — Dean Smith Copy Share Image
If you want team play, you must stress defense. Defense makes players unselfish. — John Brady Copy Share Image
Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success. — Jim Harrick Copy Share Image
Good defensive play is as much a matter of hustle, desire and pride as it is anything else. — Tex Winter Copy Share Image
Believe that the loose ball that you are chasing has your name wirtten on it. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
