As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Our goal is not to win. It's to play together and play hard. Then, winning takes care of itself. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure—especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals. It also sets… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Only the mediocre are always at their best. If your standards are low, it is easy to meet those standards every single… — 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
