Player Quotes by Pat Summitt

I learned so much from Sue about the Xs and Os of the game of basketball.

— Pat Summitt

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

The willingness to experiment with change may be the most essential ingredient to success at anything.

— Pat Summitt

“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

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

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

Coaches who start listening to fans often wind up sitting next to them.

— Pat Summitt

Change equals self improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before.

— Pat Summitt

You spend more of the game preparing to win in the final seconds. And that is what separates winners from losers.

— Pat Summitt

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

Rebounding wins championships, you need to emphasize it and work with kids on it.

— Pat Summitt

Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships.

— Pat Summitt

Teamwork is what makes common people capable of uncommon results.

— Pat Summitt

If you don't want responsibility, don't sit in the big chair. To be successful, you must accept full responsibility

— Pat Summitt

Make Winning an Attitude.

— Pat Summitt