I want to keep coaching as long as I can. I love teaching and working with student athletes and I love being at the University of Tennessee. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I love teaching I think more than anything. It's the opportunity to just teach young people and teach the game. You teach more than basketball. You teach life skills. The teaching part of it is something that I am passionate… — 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… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
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
