Throughout the season, I look into my players eyes to gauge feelings, confidence levels, and to establish instant trust. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
During the season, your team should be led with exuberance and excitement. You should live the journey. You should live it right.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Therefore, as a player, as a coach, even though we might have lost in a season or not won a championship, it… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I try to see each new season as a new challenge because I have a new team to work with, new opponents… — 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
