Throughout the season, I look into my players eyes to gauge feelings, confidence levels, and to establish instant trust. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader may be the most knowledgeable person in the world, but if the players on his team cannot translate that knowledge… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Footwork is one of the primary prerequisites to becoming a great player — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I think coaching is confused at times as being an arrow that only goes to a player. Those players send arrows back… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Therefore, as a player, as a coach, even though we might have lost in a season or not won a championship, it… — 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
