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
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
Everybody wants to take responsibility when you win, but when you fail, all these fingers are pointing. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I think some parents now look at a youngster failing as the final thing. It's a process, and failure is part of… — 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
