“I used to call players in and sit them down privately and say, “This is the deal.” I find myself doing it less and less, and here’s why: you know when they leave your office, they’re going to lie. You… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I learned so much from Sue about the Xs and Os of the game of basketball. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I have a love-hate relationship with losing. I hate how it makes me feel, which is basically sick. But I love what it brings… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
The willingness to experiment with change may be the most essential ingredient to success at anything. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
“We installed something Dean called “the persistence drill,” which tested their stamina: they had to make consecutive full-court layups for two straight minutes—and if… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I remember every player-every single one-who wore the Tennessee orange, a shade that our rivals hate, a bold, aggravating color that you can usually find on a roadside crew, "or in a correctional institution," as my friend Wendy Larry jokes. But to us the color is a flag of pride, because it identifies us as Lady Vols and therefore as… — Pat Summitt Copy Share
She taught me that it's ok to let down your guard and allow your players to get to know you. They don't care how… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Coaches who start listening to fans often wind up sitting next to them. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Change equals self improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
You spend more of the game preparing to win in the final seconds. And that is what separates winners from losers. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
In order to grow, you must accept new responsibilities, no matter how uncertain you may feel or how unprepared you are to deal with… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Rebounding wins championships, you need to emphasize it and work with kids on it. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
