In order to be a winner, you have to look for ways of getting things done and not for reasons why things… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The best teams are team in any sport that lose themselves in the team. The individuals lose their identity. And their identities… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When I was growing up, there weren't any Little Leagues in the city. Parents worked all the time. They didn't have time… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I never want to lead a team that is not allowed the freedom to pursue what's in their hearts. If you want… — 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… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I always won in my imagination. I always hit the game-winning shot, or I hit the free throw. Or if I missed,… — 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
Therefore, as a player, as a coach, even though we might have lost in a season or not won a championship, it… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When I went to high school, an all-boys' school, a Catholic school, I tried out for football, and I didn't make it.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
That's another thing, we made up games. We didn't have equipment. When it snowed, we would play slow motion tackle football. We… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I have a rule on my team: When we talk to one another, we look each other right in the eye, because… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
That's why basketball was so good, because I didn't really need you or anyone else to play it. It would be better… — 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
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The only way you're going to grow is to be in difficult situations. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
