Coach Quotes by Bear Bryant

11 Coach quotes by Bear Bryant

Bryant’s reputation as a football legend is built on a clear philosophy. In eleven brief statements, he outlines his core beliefs about leading a team, discipline, and the grit required to win.

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I'm no genius, but I'm a damn good football coach.

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I think I'm telling the truth. I sat by Ray Perkins at the Hall of Fame dinner in New York, and at…

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I'm happy with the coach we have. I think any one of the ones I asked them to consider would've been good.

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But it's still a coach's game. Make no mistake. You start at the top. If you don't have a good one at…

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Nearly every coach I've talked with tells me that the attention you get from media and other people is the thing you…

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If I miss coaching that much, I could go to some little school where they didn't recruit, where all the kids wanted…

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When I was a young coach I used to say, "Treat everybody alike." That's bull. Treat everybody fairly.

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I didn't have a thing to do with picking a coach, and didn't want to. But I didn't think they'd pick one…

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But it's still a coach's game. Make no mistake. You start at the top. If you don't have a good one at…

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You have to learn what makes this or that Sammy run. For one it's a pat on the back, for another it's…

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If you want to coach you have three rules to follow to win. One, surround yourself with people who can't live without…

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Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things.

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Set goals - high goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, people working…

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I hope to get out before they start football next year.

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I'm no innovator. If anything I'm a stealer, or borrower. I've stolen or borrowed from more people than you can shake a stick at.

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It's awfully important to win with humility. It's also important to lose. I hate to lose worse than anyone, but if you never lose…

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I'm no genius, but I'm a damn good football coach.

Bear Bryant

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I didn't have a thing to do with picking a coach, and didn't want to. But I didn't think they'd pick one I didn't…

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The first time you quit, it's hard. The second time, it gets easier. The third time, you don't even have to think about it.

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If you want to coach you have three rules to follow to win. One, surround yourself with people who can't live without football. I've…

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Don't give up. Reach down inside of you and you'll find something left.

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The fun never goes out, but it changes with the years, with winning and losing.

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I don't have any ideas; my coaches have them. I just pass the ideas on and referee the arguments.

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