Throughout my life, my mom has been the person that I've always looked up to. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If the only reason I coached was to win basketball games, my life would be pretty shallow — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I've been so fortunate in my life that my family has never been jealous of my success. They have shown true love… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom, because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You have to work hard at staying in contact with your friends so that the relationships will continue and live on... Friendships,… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Turning down the Lakers was tough, but it is always good to renew your vows to the loves of your life. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The life expectancy of a team is about eight months. Then the next year, it's a whole new team. — 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
