I was very pleased with the entire selection process. The manner in which it was conducted included all parts of United States'… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Whatever a leader does now sets up what he does later. And there's always a later. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You don't just be a team. You become a team. Through tough games you find that you need each other — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I think you're not a human being unless you have doubts and fears. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If you have talent with teamwork, you've got a chance to be a championship team. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Courage gives a leader the ability to stand straight and not sway, no matter which way the wind blows. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
We travel in Duke stuff... They can have a hat, but it must be a Duke hat. — 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
