Basketball coach Quotes by Don Meyer

Your program must have an overriding purpose which is clearly visible and which teaches lessons beyond winning.

— Don Meyer

Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones.

— Don Meyer

The team is an extension of the coach.

— Don Meyer

Discipline and demand without being demeaning.

— Don Meyer

When you watch the game, be a student of the game.

— Don Meyer

It is foolish to expect a young man to follow your advice and to ignore your example.

— Don Meyer

Successful programs consist of people working hard, working together, while never worrying about who gets the credit.

— Don Meyer

Play off your great player... great teams have a go-to player and they play off of him.

— Don Meyer

Good shooters take the shots; best shooters take most of the shots.

— Don Meyer

Successful basketball coaches are those that subscribe to a system that is based on sound fundamental teachings.

— Don Meyer

Simplify the game as much as possible. When you add, you must subtract.

— Don Meyer

Shout praise and whisper criticism.

— Don Meyer

It is not what you teach, but what you emphasize.

— Don Meyer