When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The thing I loved the most - and still love the most about teaching - is that you can connect with an… — 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
Communication does not always occur naturally, even among a tight-knit group of individuals. Communication must be taught and practiced in order to… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Even though we want huge individual egos, our collective ego is unbelievable. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Don't do anything as an individual that will make you stand out from your teammates. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game.… — 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
