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 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
A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Each group and each youngster is different. As a leader or coach, you get to know what they need. — 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
I'm fortunate now that I coach at Duke University and we've won a lot. I have some kids who haven't failed that… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Our goal is not to win. It's to play together and play hard. Then, winning takes care of itself. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I think leadership is never singular. In a good organization, it's plural. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You can't defer if you're the person who's in the leadership position. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Effort is fully replenishable. There is no need to save any of it. Leave every bit you have on the playing field — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If a team cannot perform with excellence at a moment's notice, they probably will fail in the long run. — 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
Leaders have to search for the heart on a team, because the person who has it can bring out the best in… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The thing I loved the most - and still love the most about teaching - is that you can connect with an… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to take responsibility when you win, but when you fail, all these fingers are pointing. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do — 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 Image
Parents can really help, but they can also really hinder the development of their youngsters. — 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 I lead… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
