Coaching in the NBA is a tough trick.

I didn't realize the difference between coaching college and coaching the NBA. It's a totally different animal.

— Kelvin Sampson

The NBA is tough. Everybody plays hard and every game is vital.

— Pau Gasol

Coaching in the NBA is not easy. It's like a nervous breakdown with a paycheck.

— Pat Williams

Mama wanted me to be a preacher. I told her coachin' and preachin' were a lot alike.

— Bear Bryant

You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask and more.

— John Wooden

Winning games, titles and championships isn't all it's cracked up to be, but getting there, the journey, is a lot more than it's cracked…

— John Wooden

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

A player who makes a team great is better than a great player.

— John Wooden

You never realize the value of coaching until your children play for a coach

— Don Meyer

Knowledge is not enough to get desired results. You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate. This defines a leader;…

— John Wooden

If you want to coach you have three rules to follow to win. One, surround yourself with people who can't live without football. I've…

— Bear Bryant

One of the biggest reasons I like coaching college ball is the kids. I feel I can impact players lives

— Rick Majerus

I'm no innovator. If anything I'm a stealer, or borrower. I've stolen or borrowed from more people than you can shake a stick at.

— Bear Bryant

Set goals - high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working…

— Bear Bryant

I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball.

— Mike Krzyzewski