Motivational basketball Quotes · Page 2

Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.

— Muhammad Ali

Fans never fall asleep at our games, because they're afraid they might get hit by a pass.

— George Raveling

Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones.

— Don Meyer

Discipline and demand without being demeaning.

— Don Meyer

Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success.

— Jim Harrick

When you watch the game, be a student of the game.

— Don Meyer

It is foolish to expect a young man to follow your advice and to ignore your example.

— Don Meyer

The coach should be the absolute boss, but he still should maintain an open mind.

— Red Auerbach

The invention of basketball was not an accident. It was developed to meet a need.

— James Naismith

You can run a lot of plays when your X is twice as big as the other guys' O. It makes your…

— Paul Westphal

Systems win! Believe in your system, and then sell it to your players.

— Billy Donovan

Play and practice like you are trying to make the team.

— Mike Krzyzewski

I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed. Some people want it to…

— Michael Jordan

Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing.

— Vince Lombardi

The best teams have chemistry. They communicate with each other and they sacrifice personal glory for a common goal.

— Dave DeBusschere

Successful programs consist of people working hard, working together, while never worrying about who gets the credit.

— Don Meyer

You always have to give 100%,because if you don't someone, somewhere will give 100% and they will beat you when you meet.

— Ed Macauley

The better conditioned team will probably win in the long run.

— John Wooden

The big time is not a place; it's the state of your heart. It's not something you get; it's something you become.

— Frosty Westering

Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.

— Dean Smith

Defense doesn't break down on the help, it breaks down on the recovery.

— Chuck Daly

The will must be stronger than the skill.

— Muhammad Ali

If you don't hold your team accountable then you will lose credibility and your team will be spoiled.

— John Brady

If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it.

— Michael Jordan

What you specifically teach is what your players will do best.

— Dick Bennett