I put myself around good people, including my assistant coaches. A lot of head coaches are intimidated by their assistant coaches, they'd rather get people that are far less talented than them because it's not threatening. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
You can't have assistant coaches who aren't loyal - but you can learn a lot from your assistant coaches. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
It takes courage to dream big and then to allow nothing to prevent you from realizing that dream. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
If I win, I attract other good players and by doing that I win more games. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Talent is not enough. It's an important component in a successful performance, but it's really only a starting point. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Placing blame on others is easy. Taking responsibility for yourself is empowering. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
I put myself around good people, including my assistant coaches. A lot of head coaches are intimidated by their assistant coaches, they'd rather get… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
The smartest thing is knowing that I don't know it all and that there's more to learn. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
I don't know how smart I am, but I was a student of the game and I still watch games and still pick up… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
To some, challenges are exhausting. To others, they are opportunities in waiting. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
At a youth soccer game you'll probably hear parents and coaches on the sidelines yelling, 'Pass the ball! Pass the ball!' ... When we… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Have a vision and then create your own reality. Otherwise, someone else may create it for you. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Youth soccer is big business. If I don't win, it doesn't matter if I'm developing players, my business is going to hell. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
If you put good people around you, I guess you're smart. You learn from them and that makes you a better coach. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Chemistry is a contribution that teammates make to each other, but it's also something a coach can create or facilitate. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
