Bases Quote by Abby Wambach

As a coach you're able to have better relationships with the players because you're not picking the team.

— Chris Hughton

You can be harsh on your players and still coach, but it is easier when you are kind to them.

— John Kessel

You want a coach who is going to push you and be strong and be in your corner when it's tough, but sometimes you…

— Ana Ivanovic

With any coach, you have a lot of respect for him, but it is difficult to be their friend.

— David de Gea

As a player, you can be more spontaneous and instinctive, but now as a coach I have to find a psychological balance within the…

— Diego Simeone

Building relationships is the key for being happy as a coach. Players must want to play for you. If they are comfortable with you,…

— Mike McConathy

I think when you have a good relationship with a coach, as a player, it makes it easier to improve and get better.

— Juancho Hernangomez

I've always just tried to treat people with respect, build relationships with players and coaches... build a trust.

— Chuck Pagano

I have amazing teammates, amazing coaches around me, and all I have to do is go play as hard as I could and play…

— Nick Foles

I was always harsh on myself as a player and I am the same as a coach, but it's the only way I know…

— Gennaro Gattuso

I feel like I'm one of the rare cases in this league of a two-way player. I feel like it's hard for certain people…

— Avery Bradley

I never want a coach to feel like he needs to be my friend, I always want a coach to be the coach and…

— P.K. Subban