Pete Newell told me 'get as much information and learn as much about the game as you can, but use your own… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If the only reason I coached was to win basketball games, my life would be pretty shallow — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You don't just be a team. You become a team. Through tough games you find that you need each other — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
It's not like we have not had close games. We've just been able to win them, and as a result, the reality… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
That's another thing, we made up games. We didn't have equipment. When it snowed, we would play slow motion tackle football. We… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I always won in my imagination. I always hit the game-winning shot, or I hit the free throw. Or if I missed,… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I didn't miss any games, but Coach Knight came out and spent three days with my family in Chicago when my dad… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Only the mediocre are always at their best. If your standards are low, it is easy to meet those standards every single… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
Parents can really help, but they can also really hinder the development of their youngsters. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but I lead… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared to time… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share
