Blame Parents Quotes by Tony DiCicco

It takes courage to dream big and then to allow nothing to prevent you from realizing that dream.

— Tony DiCicco

When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself.

— Tony DiCicco

If I win, I attract other good players and by doing that I win more games.

— Tony DiCicco

Talent is not enough. It's an important component in a successful performance, but it's really only a starting point.

— Tony DiCicco

Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.

— Tony DiCicco

Placing blame on others is easy. Taking responsibility for yourself is empowering.

— Tony DiCicco

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

The smartest thing is knowing that I don't know it all and that there's more to learn.

— Tony DiCicco

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

To some, challenges are exhausting. To others, they are opportunities in waiting.

— Tony DiCicco

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

Have a vision and then create your own reality. Otherwise, someone else may create it for you.

— Tony DiCicco

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

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

Chemistry is a contribution that teammates make to each other, but it's also something a coach can create or facilitate.

— Tony DiCicco